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Sorry molluscs, can’t hide from the mantis shrimp

Researchers are looking at the club of the Peacock mantis shrimp as inspiration for designing strong materials.

Head colour reflects personality

Red-headedness may be an indicator of a fiery personality in finches.

Space animates Hollywood

Turns out picking up a cup of coffee uses a lot of motions.

Baby’s genome sequenced before birth

A new, non-invasive method of screening for genetic disorders.

Silkmoth antennae spark eureka moment for scientists

The most powerful explosive detection device to date has been developed by a group of European researchers, but the idea behind the system isn’t entirely new, in fact a little moth species has…

Out of Asia

A new primate fossil suggests that our distant ancestors evolved in Asia, not Africa.

Beer: the cold case of the sinking bubbles

Irish scientists believe it’s all in the glass.

In times of Transit

We’re often told that an event or offer is a “˜once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity, something not  to be missed; and usually that’s just hyperbole. But on June 6 we’ll witness an astronomical event that is…

Did you know that on September 3rd, we celebrate the International Bacon Day. Image: Shutterstock

Why does bacon sometimes have greenish colour?

Mystery of the green bacon solved.

Fruit flies change after sex

Men are from Mars, women are from Venus — and fruit fly neural circuits can prove it.

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