Why do fall leaves turn red? : Short Wave

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Fall foliage is still a mystery: Why do some leaves turn red? November 7, 20253:00 AM ET

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Berly McCoy

, 

Nell Greenfieldboyce

, 

Emily Kwong

, 

Rebecca Ramirez

Fall foliage is still a mystery: Why do some leaves turn red?

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