Tree Of Carbon Dreams: The Optical Illusion That Sparked A Science Debate

14/01/2025 17 min

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Episode Synopsis

A mesmerizing photo of a tree with branches resembling hexagonal carbon chains captivated viewers, prompting wild theories about psychedelic visions. But when revealed as an edited image of a *Corokia cotoneaster*, it launched a fascinating conversation about fractals, molecular patterns, and how perception shapes reality.

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