Whether you know them as samara seeds, maple seeds, or helicopter seeds, most of us know the seeds that spin down to the ground on one or two blades. They have been served as the inspiration for ...

Researchers from Tampere University in Finland and the University of Pittsburgh in the US have created a miniature robot that mimics the aerial motion of falling maple seeds. This innovative robot ...

For the brittle, toast both types of seeds in a dry frying pan until they start to give off their aroma. Once toasted, add 3 tablespoons of maple syrup, a good pinch of salt and the chilli flakes ...

Maple fruits, sycamore Water Some plants grow near rivers, lakes, streams or oceans. Their fruits or seeds fall from the plant and are carried away by the water. Coconut, silver birch, willow ...