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Redwoods in the frame: the fake backgrounds now come with caveats
A new study finds California's redwoods slow photosynthesis as temperatures rise, while Apple's Extend tool generates backgrounds beyond the photo's borders; one forest is real.
On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield on BBN TonightPublished
At a glance
- First reported by Fox News: “Your phone can fix badly framed photos after you take them”, with reporting from Wired.
- Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 5:57 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield.
- Topics: California.
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Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentA new study says California's redwoods slow down photosynthesis when the weather warms up, because they evolved for cool, foggy air.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentIt guesses a forest, Kenji. Those fake trees will never overheat, unlike the real ones in the shot.
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