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Tasmanian tiger too weak to hunt sheep
Tasmanian tigers had skulls too weak to hunt much more than possums, according to new research.
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Why do we get motion sickness?
The act of travelling can be debilitating. For some, motion sickness is enough to turn a trip into a nightmare.
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Complex vision evolved earlier than thought
The discovery of ancient fossils in South Australia reveals complex vision evolved earlier than thought.
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Fairy-wrens hitchhike on predator’s song
Male fairy-wrens flirt with danger, singing love songs after a predator’s call, when a female is most attentive.
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Unique ecosystems thrive in “acid rain”
Queensland scientists have discovered a unique ecosystem, in which flora and fauna thrive in highly acidic water.
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Encyclopaedia of bat language created
Scientists are developing a dictionary of bat sounds so species can be identified without catching them.
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Harsh environment created worker bees
Honeybees once had equal status in society, but harsh conditions led to some societies developing worker castes.
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Black Death cause confirmed
Scientists have confirmed which bacteria caused the plague, and found its spread had unexpected origins.
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Sense of direction can be learned
Humans aren’t so good at finding their way around, but sense of direction can be improved with training.
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Promiscuity pays for female finches
These birds need a man to help about the nest, but still want options when choosing the best sperm to fertilise their eggs.