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Bumblebee species can survive a week underwater, scientists discover | Science & Tech News
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At least one bumblebee species can survive underwater, scientists have found after a mishap led to an experiment. A study by researchers in Canada has found when hibernating, common eastern bumblebee queens can survive being submerged in water for a week with no apparent issues. Research began after Dr Sabrina Rondeau, of the University of…
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New species of sea creature discovered by scientists in UK waters | UK News
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A new species of sea creature has been discovered in UK waters. Previously, there were only thought to be two species of the pleurobranchid genus of sea slug – none of whom had ever been seen in UK waters before now. But scientists from the Centre for Environmental Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) working in…
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New species of pterosaur that lived nearly 170 million years ago discovered in Scotland | UK News
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A new species of pterosaur has been discovered on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. The winged reptile, named Ceoptera evansae, lived between 168 to 166 million years ago during the Middle Jurassic period when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Professor Paul Barrett, merit researcher at the Natural History Museum, said the discovery was a “complete…
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Five new species of soft-furred hedgehogs found in South East Asia | World News
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Five new species of hedgehogs have been discovered by scientists in South East Asia. They are all types of spineless soft-furred hedgehogs, which are furry rather than spiky. Two of the species found by researchers are entirely new and the other three are subspecies upgraded to the level of species. Image: The H. maxi is…
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It was thought humans were the only species capable of forming strategic alliances. Scientists say that’s wrong | Science & Tech News
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New research could shed light on how complex behaviours like cooperation and conflict evolved in humans. It had been thought only humans were capable of forming strategic alliances with those outside their social groups – but scientists have discovered similar behaviour in bonobos. The endangered ape species has “remarkable levels of tolerance between members of…
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Record number of Asian hornet sightings in UK – as report highlights huge worldwide cost of invasive species | UK News
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A record number of Asian hornet sightings have been reported in the UK so far this year, figures show. There have been 22 confirmed sightings of the non-native species so far in 2023, according to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). That is more than the previous six years combined – and…
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‘Why’d it have to be snakes?’ – New species of serpent named after Harrison Ford | Ents & Arts News
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A new species of snake has been named after Harrison Ford. The reptile, known scientifically as Tachymenoides harrisonfordi, was found in Peru. It has been named after Ford to honour the veteran actor’s environmental work. Ford, who is vice chair of non-profit group Conservation International, said it was “humbling”. “The snake’s got eyes you can…
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New octopus species discovered by scientists in rare ‘nursery’ off Costa Rican coast | Science & Tech News
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A new species of octopus has been found in a deep-sea nursery off the coast of Costa Rica. Scientists say both the discovery of the new species of Muusoctopus, a genus of small to medium sized octopus without an ink sac, and the nursery are notable. The rare brooding site – at 2,800m below sea…
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Lord Of The Rings villain Sauron gives new butterfly species its name | Science & Tech News
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The Lord Of The Rings villain Sauron has become the namesake of a new group of butterflies, chosen by scientists in a bid to draw attention to their beauty. Saurona was picked as the butterflies’ genus name thanks to the black rings on their vivid orange wings, reminiscent of the all-seeing eye described in JRR…
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New giant trapdoor spider discovered in Australia – ‘it’s a big, beautiful species’ | Science & Tech News
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A new and “rare” species of giant trapdoor spider has been discovered in Australia. The large eight-legged arachnid is so big that it has been named “Euoplos dignitas” – meaning dignity or greatness in Latin – in honour of its “impressive” size. Researchers say the female spiders, which are typically larger than the males, can…