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Books and Arts
Nature 436, 179 (14 July 2005) | doi:10.1038/436179a; Published online 13 July 2005
Science in culture
Henry S. Horn1
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Abstract
An art installation hints that, even in a forest, wind may disperse tree seeds farther than expected.
Eddies at The GatesTree seeds that are dispersed by the wind have parachutes, wings or sails to slow their descent. This keeps them in the airflow longer, allowing them to travel farther.
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