Magnets Mimic Gravity’s Guiding Hand for Plants Growing in Space

Magnets mimic gravity’s guiding hand for plants growing in space

Columbus, Ohio — Space-grown plants twist and coil as they seek to identify gravity. The instinct normally helps buried baby plants know which way to grow to find light. But seeds will waste precious energy if they spend too much time searching for the right direction. That’s what often happens in the microgravity aboard spacecraft. A trio of clever teens have now devised a new way to mimic gravity’s guidance: magnets. Emma Tillery studies how p…

Magnetic Forces Imitate Gravity: Guidelines for Growing Plants in Space

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