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It matters who your mother is, even for fish

February 13, 2018 in Natural Sciences
OPINION: New research could result in both bigger and better farmed fish.

Eighteen new 'pelican' spiders discovered in Madagascan rainforest

February 9, 2018 in Natural Sciences
A strange group of spiders, which were once considered extinct, have been found in the rainforest.

Humans curb movements of wild animals

February 8, 2018 in Natural Sciences
But researchers do not think this is necessarily catastrophic. It even makes life easier for a few species.

Gravity: it is all in your head

February 1, 2018 in Natural Sciences
We take it for granted that gravity pulls things towards the Earth. But in reality this is just one of many explanations. And they are all equally made up.

Danish "lakes" provide unique insights to climate change

January 30, 2018 in Natural Sciences
Lakes release a greenhouse gas, methane, but exactly how much has been somewhat of a mystery. New research has some answers.

Greenland’s recent temperature drop does not disprove global warming

January 29, 2018 in Natural Sciences
Unfortunately, the planet is still getting warmer.

Why can’t you get your cat to follow orders?

January 29, 2018 in Natural Sciences
Punishment certainly does not work. It only makes you and your cat become foes.

Cancer tumours could help unravel the mystery of the Cambrian explosion

January 28, 2018 in Natural Sciences
Around 543 million years ago, the fossil record goes from showing no animal fossils to suddenly showing tracks and body fossils all over the globe. But what caused this explosion of complex life?

“Yeti” samples are actually from bears

January 23, 2018 in Natural Sciences
DNA analyses of nine “Yeti” samples of bone, hair, and faeces, originate from bears. But is it conclusive proof that the Yeti does not exist?

How cod took over in the icy Arctic waters

January 23, 2018 in Natural Sciences
Codfish can eat prey right up under the sea ice in winter, thanks to an antifreeze in their blood.

Norwegians and Swedes aim for more equal game management

January 16, 2018 in Natural Sciences
Moose stocks have declined along the border between Norway and Sweden, causing friction and competing national interests and attitudes. Efforts will now be made to better align game management in both countries.

How do scientists find new planets?

January 12, 2018 in Natural Sciences
Technological advances have allowed scientists to find thousands of exoplanets during the past few decades. But even better methods are on the way, and perhaps we will find life on other planets within the next 20 years.

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