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Cyclone Pam one of the worst-ever Pacific disasters
Vanuatu is facing the worst natural disaster in the Pacific in recent memory, in the wake of Category 5 Cyclone Pam
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Centipede venom as strong as its pincers
Most venomous animals make up for weaker physical features with more potent toxins, but not centipedes
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Lego-style designer reef could help save marine life
A young design student has created a modular structure that speeds up the development of artificial reefs
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Gallery: Designer coral reefs
Designer Alex Goad has developed a cheap, easy, Lego-style modular frame that speeds up the creation of artificial reefs. Called Modular Artificial Reef Structure (MARS), it can be used for recovery after a coral reef has been destroyed by storms, or for use by aquariums
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Fur seal populations on the road to recovery
Australian and New Zealand fur seal populations in Victoria are recovering after being on the brink
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Ruby seadragon Australia’s newest species
A new Australian seadragon species was found right under scientists’ noses, in a museum collection
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Sea snail shell the world’s strongest material
The shell of a limpet is the strongest natural material in the world, new research shows.
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Bad news for Australian mammal extinction
A new report delivers bad news for Australian land mammals.
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Dogs can detect emotions from facial expression
Are you happy or angry? Dogs can tell the difference, says a new study