The magical chemistry behind nature’s fall foliage colors

When summer fades and fall emerges, lush green tree leaves give way to a variety of warm hues that mark the changing of seasons, and many people anticipate the chance to catch a glimpse of the magic.But it’s not magic at all, and those brilliant autumn colors have always been there. Texas A&M Forest Service woodland ecologist Kimberlee Peterson explains the process.While fal...

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