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Why Leaves Are Magnetic Nowadays
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November 05, 2009
It would appear that the same pollution particles that wreak havoc in our bodies also have adverse effects on plants. Scientists have recently discovered that emission particles that lay on tree leaves leave behind a small trace of magnetism in the plants. The phenomenon is more clearly visible in urban areas, where more pollution exists, and especially around highways. In the countryside, where less vehicles roam the streets, the peculiar trait can barely be registered, LiveScience reports.
