The Science Behind Fall Colors, Football and More
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Autumn is not just pumpkin spice lattes. Learn about the science behind the season.
Fall is not just about pumpkin spice lattes and apple picking. The change of seasons brings with it changes in the world around us. Dr. Olivia Castellini of the Museum of Science and Industry talks about the science of autumn.
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The Science Behind Fall Colors, Football and More
Clip: 11/2/2017 | 6m 51sVideo has Closed Captions
Fall is not just about pumpkin spice lattes and apple picking. The change of seasons brings with it changes in the world around us. Dr. Olivia Castellini of the Museum of Science and Industry talks about the science of autumn.
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