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The seemingly delicate witch hazel plant found in forests may soon take an unexpected role as a source of inspiration for robotics. Thanks to its impressive seed-shooting capabilities. This intriguing ...

The witch hazel plant has quite a unique skill – it's able to shoot out its seeds at a speed of 30 feet (9 m) per second. Scientists now know how the plant does it, and believe that their findings ...

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DURHAM, N.C. -- If you happened upon a witch hazel plant in the forest, you might describe it as a sweet-smelling shrub with crinkly ribbon-like petals. But to Duke University graduate student Justin ...