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New Scientist recommends New York's Bone Museum and Gecko Gallery
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (353+ words) The books, TV, games and more that New Scientist staff have enjoyed this week A shot from Karmela’s trip to The Bone Museum, New York Have you ever found yourself spending a Saturday morning staring at a wall covered in…...
How to convey amounts of snow to Canadians: use polar bears
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (762+ words) Feedback is pleased to discover another delightfully unconventional unit of measurement, which is used to convey amounts of snow on Ottawa's Rideau canal Feedback is New Scientist’s popular sideways look at the latest science and technology news. You can submit…...
Octopuses prompt rethink of why animals evolve big brains
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (655+ words) A popular idea suggests a link between big brains and a rich social life, but octopuses don't fit the pattern, which suggests something else is going on Octopuses that live in shallow water – like the common octopus – typically have big…...
Bubble feeding trick spreads through humpback whale social groups
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (551+ words) Humpback whales off the west coast of Canada have learned a cooperative hunting technique from whales migrating into the area, and this cultural knowledge may help the population cope as food becomes scarce Humpback whales work together to trap fish…...
Amazing images expose inner world of mind-blowing plants and fungi
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (239+ words) Surreal images from a new book, Microcosms, show how confocal microscopy that uses laser scanning creates a super-sharp new journey around mind-altering plants and fungi Brugmansia suaveolensJill Pflugheber and Steven F. White From ayahuasca and cannabis to psilocybin mushrooms and tobacco,…...
Can chilli powder really stop animals from digging up your garden?
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (415+ words) Chilli powder is touted as a cheap, easy, safe option to protect your garden from foxes and squirrels. James Wong casts a scientific eye on this popular remedy If you’ve ever stepped outside to find your newly planted flowerbeds dug…...
See the adorable baby numbats offering hope to an endangered species
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (136+ words) These baby numbats are among a group of seven to have been spotted across two different wildlife sanctuaries in New South Wales, Australia... Julie Kern/Australian Wildlife Conservancy These adorable baby numbats are among a group of seven that have…...
Jane Goodall, dogged advocate for the natural world, has died aged 91
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (308+ words) Acclaimed conservationist and chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall has died, leaving behind a legacy of empathy for primates and the natural world... Jane Goodall studying the behaviour of a chimpanzee during her research in Tanzania Renowned conservationist Jane Goodall has died…...
Dramatic photos show bid to save the Javan slow loris
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (163+ words) A Javan slow loris reacts while receiving treat at Ujung Kulon National ParkGarry Lotulung A Javan slow loris is seen during the habituation processGarry Lotulung Slow lorises look cute – but they are the world’s only venomous primate. When threatened, they…...