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Columbian mammoth

Columbian mammoth

Thursday, 2 February 2012

Risky behaviour by adolescent Columbian mammoths proved fatal, causing them to slip into the deadly hot springs of South Dakota.


restless legs syndrome

Restless legs syndrome

Friday, 27 January 2012

It's the syndrome that can 'kick' off for no apparent reason, causing you to feel a creeping sensation in your legs, arms or torso, and the solution is to get up and walk around until the sensation disappears.


Mendelian genetics

Mendelian genetics

Wednesday, 4 January 2012

From his research into what's now known as Mendelian genetics, Gregor Mendel created two laws still used to describe basic genetic inheritance today: the law of segregation and the law of independent assortment.


solar sea slug

Solar sea slug

Wednesday, 4 January 2012

This unique type of sea slug moves like an animal but feeds like a plant.


hooded pitohui

Hooded pitohui - the toxic songbird

Tuesday, 3 January 2012

This golden-breasted songbird has a deadly secret: its feathers contain one of the most toxic natural substances known to man.