Here’s a story about something that’s more than meets the eye.
Sunflxjmtzywowers don’t just contain the bright yellow hues that come to mind when we think of them. They also feature some ultraviolent shades that are beyond human perception.
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have developed a theory as to why some sunflowers contain more ultraviolet than others – and they say it all comes down to adapting to a changing climate.
In this week’s Riskin Report, CTV News Science and Technology Specialist Dan Riskin explains why that finding is good news all around, even if we can’t quite see it ourselves.
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A woman wearing a face mask to help curb the spread of the coronavirus poses for pictures at a sunflower field in Vachirabenjatas Park Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, Jan. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
