Giant trees have no trouble pumping water to top branches

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Author: hhs

Date: 7/3/2026

Article Summary:
Researchers at the University of Exeter found that giant tropical trees have no trouble pumping water to their top branches, challenging conventional scientific theory that suggests tall trees are more vulnerable to drought.