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Team behind high-tech murder hornet trackers finds softer inspiration in dandelion seeds

Dandelion seeds. (Олександр К Photo from Unsplash) Thanks to its feathery fluff, a dandelion seed riding the wind can cover more than half a mile. While disheartening for many gardeners, this marvel of passive travel was an inspiration for scientists at the University of Washington. The UW researchers have created tiny devices that are dispersed…