Mark Stone/University of WashingtonBlowing dandelion seeds into the wind isn't just a pretty little way for kids (and adults) to waste away a warm afternoon outside.

On the ground, each of the team's tiny platforms can host up to four sensors, measuring temperature, light, humidity and pressure, and relay the data from up to 60 m (200 ft) away.

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Dandelion seeds can fly for incredible distances despite the fact that their tiny parachute-like bristles are broken up by large ... allowing wind to catch the seeds and carry them for long ...

Mark Stone/University of WashingtonBlowing dandelion seeds into the wind isn't just a pretty little way for kids (and adults) to waste away a warm afternoon outside. They’re also an exceptionally ...