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1. They use a hand-crank increment bore – basically a hollow drill bit – to pull core samples from living trees without harming them. Illustrations by Chris Philpot Read More

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Black and white illustration of a researcher using a hand-crank to drill and obtain core samples from a living tree, depicted with green leaves

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Bird's eye view of a model consisting of wooden pieces in diagonal blocks forming a partial Y shape. The right side has a step-like structure.
Bird's eye view of a model consisting of wooden pieces in diagonal blocks forming a partial Y shape. The right side has a step-like structure.

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