Did these spruce trees really 'predict' a solar eclipse? Scientists are split
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'This should not be published': Scientists cast doubt on study claiming trees 'talk' before solar eclipses
Claims that spruce trees synchronize their responses to a solar eclipse were widely reported recently — but many researchers are sceptical of the results.
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Hours before a solar eclipse, spruce trees 'talk' to each other
A new study suggests trees in the forest can access ancient memories and "talk" to each other hours before a solar eclipse.
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