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Bad news for the Colossal squid’s home While we are still discovering such exciting things about illusive deep-sea creatures, there is also some worrying news this week about the state of the oceans that these creatures... 4th May 2008	Could seismic events shake up clouds? Scientists in China are investigating the possibility that seismic events might trigger the creation of strange cloud formations. ... 13th Apr 2008
Satellites spot cholera Cholera kills thousands of people every year. It's a diarrhoeal illness caused by a bacterium, Vibrio cholerae, which is carried harmlessly in the intestines and on the surfa... 6th Apr 2008	Making a positive impact Many people assume that meteors hitting our planet can only spell disaster for living creatures. For example, we’ve all heard about the massive meteor strike 65 million years ago t... 16th Mar 2008
He may drink tea, but that doesn't make him common Seeing Chimpanzees on TV and in adverts could be misleading the public into thinking chimps are thriving, when the reality is very different. ... 16th Mar 2008	Water-Guzzlers Running vehicles on alternatives to fossil fuels could stress scarce water resources, US scientists have warned. ... 9th Mar 2008
The Smell of the Reef Phytoplankton and algae living on coral reefs release a chemical which attracts fish from miles around, and could play a key role in reef ecology.... 9th Mar 2008	Ocean Impact Map A new study out this week has revealed that there is literally no-where to hide when it comes to the damaging affects we are having on the seas and oceans, and that over forty perc... 17th Feb 2008
Science of Sandcastles Here is a nice story showing the cutting edge science you can find in the the most everyday items. You have probably made lots of sand castles in your life, but have you ever wonde... 17th Feb 2008	Oestrogen in the water Scientists in Canada have confirmed that oestrogens from OCPs in sewage water can spill over into rivers and feminise fish. Moreover it can have previously unrecognised impacts on ... 17th Feb 2008

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