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sciencealert.comMysterious Structure in Bird Eyes May Explain a Curious Lack of Blood
Here's some science trivia for you: unlike the inner retina in most animals (including us), birds' inner retinas function without oxygen. And now, researchers led by a team from Aarhus University in Denmark have figured out how.
Stunning But Dangerous: Rare Blue Dragons Are Forcing Beaches to Close
Last week, a 'blue fleet' of tiny dragons forced the closure of several beaches in Spain.
Swarms of Tiny Catfish Seen Climbing Waterfalls in Surprise Discovery
Under the cover of darkness, thousands of tiny bumblebee catfish were caught orange finned by police, wriggling their way up a waterfall in Brazil.
Your Dog Has a Unique Ability to Read Your Mind. Here's Why.
Your dog tilts its head when you cry, paces when you're stressed, and somehow appears at your side during your worst moments.
Scientists Discover Tiny Prehistoric Whale Species That Was Human-Sized
From the southeastern shores of Australia, a new fossil has just given us a never-before-seen species of prehistoric baleen whale.
Ants Are 'Superefficient' at Teamwork, Scientists Discover
Have you ever been part of a large group project? You might assume that with more people involved, the work gets done better and faster.
'Chimpfluencers' Are Sticking Grass in Their Ears And Butts in Latest Viral Trend
If chimpanzees had access to TikTok, the platform might soon be flooded with videos of 'chimpfluencers' wearing grass in their ears and butts – the latest trend going around a chimp sanctuary in…
Mysterious Structure in Bird Eyes May Explain a Curious Lack of Blood
Here's some science trivia for you: unlike the inner retina in most animals (including us), birds' inner retinas function without oxygen. And now, researchers led by a team from Aarhus University in Denmark have figured out how.
Stunning But Dangerous: Rare Blue Dragons Are Forcing Beaches to Close
Last week, a 'blue fleet' of tiny dragons forced the closure of several beaches in Spain.
Swarms of Tiny Catfish Seen Climbing Waterfalls in Surprise Discovery
Under the cover of darkness, thousands of tiny bumblebee catfish were caught orange finned by police, wriggling their way up a waterfall in Brazil.
Your Dog Has a Unique Ability to Read Your Mind. Here's Why.
Your dog tilts its head when you cry, paces when you're stressed, and somehow appears at your side during your worst moments.
Scientists Discover Tiny Prehistoric Whale Species That Was Human-Sized
From the southeastern shores of Australia, a new fossil has just given us a never-before-seen species of prehistoric baleen whale.
Ants Are 'Superefficient' at Teamwork, Scientists Discover
Have you ever been part of a large group project? You might assume that with more people involved, the work gets done better and faster.
'Chimpfluencers' Are Sticking Grass in Their Ears And Butts in Latest Viral Trend
If chimpanzees had access to TikTok, the platform might soon be flooded with videos of 'chimpfluencers' wearing grass in their ears and butts – the latest trend going around a chimp sanctuary in…
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