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Scientists discover a new species of chameleon - as it is being eaten by a snake

Chameleon

Dr Andrew Marshall, a British scientist, has discovered a new species of chameleon, by interru... more


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Friday, 4 Dec 2009

Scientists discover over 17,000 new deep-sea creatures: watch the amazing video!

Jelly thing

SCIENTISTS who have just discovered 17,000 new types of deep-sea creatures revealed more detai... more


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Thursday, 3 Dec 2009

Mystery of the deep #4: Copepod

copepod

This creature is called a copepod. It is a type of crustacean – which means that it is a... more


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Thursday, 3 Dec 2009


Mystery of the deep #3: Enypniastes, the see-through swimming sea cucumber

Mystery of the deep #3: Enypniastes, the see-though swimming sea cucumber

The Enypniastes is a type of sea cucumber. It was found 2,750 meters (9,200) under the ... more


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Thursday, 3 Dec 2009

Mystery of the deep #2: Neocyema

Mystery of the deep #2: Neocyema

Only five of these creatures called Neocyema have ever been found 2,000 to 2,500 meters (6,560... more


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Thursday, 3 Dec 2009

Mystery of the deep #1: Dumbo, the finned octopod

dumbo octopod

SCIENTISTS working on a huge catalogue of sea creatures have revealed more details of their la... more


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Thursday, 3 Dec 2009


Science question of the day: What is the area between the two rainbows called, and why is it darker than the rest of the sky?

What is the area between the two rainbows called, and why is it darker than the rest of the sky?

What is the area between the two rainbows called, and why is it darker than the rest of the sky... more


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Wednesday, 2 Dec 2009

Science question of the day: If you stood on the Moon, holding a feather and a lead weight, and dropped them both at the same time, what would happen?

If you stood on the Moon, holding a feather and a lead weight, and dropped them both at the same time, what would happen?

If you stood on the Moon, holding a feather and a lead weight, and dropped them both at the sam... more


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Wednesday, 2 Dec 2009

Science question of the day: What is the difference between being stung by a wasp and being stung by a bee?

What is the difference between being stung by a wasp and being stung by a honeybee?

What is the difference between being stung by a wasp and being stung by a honeybee?  ... more


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Monday, 30 Nov 2009


Science question of the day: What special adaptation do Green Iguanas have to help them detect a swooping hawk?

Science question of the day: In the wild, What special adaptation do Green Iguanas have to help them detect a swooping hawk?

In the wild, Green Iguanas are often eaten by hawks. What special adaptation do these large liz... more


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Monday, 30 Nov 2009

Science question of the day: What strange thing happens if you put a sponge in a blender?

These are sponges from Tarpon Springs, Florida. What strange thing happens if you put a sponge in a blender?

These are sponges from Tarpon Springs, Florida. What strange thing happens if you put a sponge ... more


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Monday, 30 Nov 2009

Science question of the day: How do honeybees protect their hive from invading wasps?

Science question of the day: How do honeybees protect their hive from invading wasps?

How do honeybees protect their hive from invading wasps? With a 'bee ball' of cours... more


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Monday, 30 Nov 2009


Sahara researchers discover three new species of crocodile

Sahara researchers discover three new species of crocodile

Researchers working in the Sahara Desert have discovered three new species of ancient crocodil... more


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Friday, 27 Nov 2009

Scientists develop substance to stun and paralyse

Scientists develop substance to stun and paralyse

If you ever thought that the guns in programmes like Star Trek are too far-fetched, think agai... more


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Friday, 27 Nov 2009

Explore space and help NASA learn about Mars from your computer!

Explore space and help NASA learn about Mars from your computer!

Anybody with a computer can help to improve mankind’s knowledge of Mars now. A new... more


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Friday, 27 Nov 2009