Leaves "Magnetized" by Air Pollution, Study Finds
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - 11:14
in Physics & Chemistry
Although they wouldn't be physically attracted to a magnet, "magnetic" tree leaves along heavy traffic routes may offer a quick, cheap way to test for air pollution, a new study says.
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