Wednesday, June 6, 2018

June 6 - Sharks' 6th Sense Tuned to Attack

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Sharks' 6th sense tuned to attack
In recent studies, sharks had a simple reaction to a wide range of electric fields, suggesting their system is tuned for one thing: catching prey.
Can you see better than your dog, cat or goldfish?
How does your kitchen look through the eyes of a cat, fish, fly or mosquito? A new study compares our human eyesight to the vision of other creatures.
When did humans learn to count?
Linguistic clues help determine how people around the world first developed mathematical thought.
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Tonight … Southern Cross: A southern sky signpost
If you live in the Southern Hemisphere, this is a good time of year to see the Southern Cross.

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Tonight … Southern Cross: A southern sky signpost
If you live in the Southern Hemisphere, look for the Southern Cross in your southern sky, as soon as darkness falls. This photo by Jv Noriega shows the Southern Cross as seen from Manila.
Vesturhorn reflection
Wow! Photo by Grafixart Sam of Vesturhorn Mountain in Iceland.
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