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Leaves
DiscoveriesCan humans design better leaves than nature?
On the Earth’s surface, leaves serve as a crucial lynchpin in the planetary carbon cycle, capturing sunlight and transforming it into energy
Joseph Shavit![](https://www.thebrighterside.news/uploads/2024/04/95ac29_b7297e30e226470f80a7baefb460c3bcmv2.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
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On the Earth’s surface, leaves serve as a crucial lynchpin in the planetary carbon cycle, capturing sunlight and transforming it into energy
Joseph Shavit