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Lizards found to send secret signals
Some lizards us UV light as a flashy but clandestine display to ward off male rivals, new research shows.
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The 10 most destructive tsunamis in history
Here are the ten biggest tsunamis in recorded history, ranked by the devastation they wrought.
Nature & Wildlife
Life through the eyes of a turtle
Young animals often face a harsh entry into the world. Here’s a turtle hatchling’s perspective of life in the sea.
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Earthquakes: the 10 biggest in history
Here are the 10 biggest earthquakes detected since records began.
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Silkworms made to spin coloured silk
By feeding them mixtures containing dyes, researchers have helped silkworms spin fluorescent, coloured silk.
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Map of quake shaking intensity in Christchurch
Many parts of Christchurch suffered devastating shaking, and this map shows the worst-hit areas.
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Cyclone damage to Great Barrier Reef
Corals have taken a beating from Yasi, while sea turtles are choking on rubbish washed out to sea by the January floods.
Nature & Wildlife
Sharks are fantastic navigators
Sharks have a special and mysterious knack for finding their way, says a new study.
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Raging bushfires started 60 million years ago
Bushfires may have been a dominant feature of the Australian outback for much longer than experts thought.
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Native honey a sweet antibacterial
Some potent varieties of Australian honey be used to treat superbugs, say researchers.