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The Evolution of Plant Minds
I was listening this past weekend to an NPR story about the history of chewing gum (see http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106439600&ft=1&f=1032). ... Butterfly crossing in Taiwan during Milkweed migration season
A butterfly crossing has been set up in Taiwan during the annual Milkweed migration to help the species survive their journey. A highway lane has been closed, and the speed limit lowered, and nets put up at the side... FLUTTER COLOR!
FLUTTER COLOR Butterflies can trick ants into raising them
The European butterfly Maculina rebeli has learned to raise its young as parasites, so that ants will be tricked into feeding them and giving them special treatment. They give off a scent that mimics the ants so... Britain's prodigal butterfly has returned after over 50 years
The large tortoiseshell butterfly has returned to Britain after a long absence according to some wildlife observers. This butterfly hasn't been seen in abundance since WWII though efforts have been made to revive... Butterflies fight losing battle with climate change
Butterfiles are in decline in the UK because they are being forced into small pockets of the countryside, as climate change is drastically affecting their habitat."Dr Rob Wilson, an ecologist at Exeter University,... Rare British species get their own wood to thrive in
There are at least 45 rare or protected species of British wildlife that will benefit from their own woodland area at what will be known as the Sunday Times Wood in Hertfordshire. One of the species that will... Kenyan swimmer Jason Dunford and his 7 minutes of fame
A Kenyan swimmer overshadows American swimming sensation Michael Phelps for 7 glorious minutes"For seven memorable minutes, the world stood up and watched as brilliant Kenyan swimmer Jason Dunford held the Olympic...Phelps wins 10th, 11th golds of Olympic career
" A daily double. Michael Phelps swam into history as the winningest Olympic athlete ever with his 10th and 11th career gold medals — and five world records in five events at the Beijing Games.... Will Politicians or $200 Oil Save Planet?
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorMedia reports that on Friday crude oil hit $138 US a barrel, up $10.75. That's the biggest spike ever in a single day. Experts have stated "What do you think it will do...
created by Barry Artiste | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Why Britain's butterflies are desperate for a dry summer
"Britain's butterflies are in desperate need of good weather in 2008 or they may experience a population "catastrophe", conservationists said yesterday. They were dealt a massive blow by the record wet summer... Flowers, allergies and groundhogs way early this year
Thirty years ago you'd be hard-pressed to see a cherry blossom, a robin, or a maniacal sneezing fit this time of year. We get these treats a little early nowadays according to many climate scientists, but... The Memories of Butterflies
Not a Flaming Lips album, but a real-life study done on cognition and life cycles: butterflies remember what happened to them way back in the caterpillar days."In a study published yesterday in Public Library of...
created by Jordan Yerman | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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468 views | 10 recommendations | 4 comments
The Oscar Winners Are...
"Did your favorite star take home a golden statuette? Read our complete winners list to find out -- winners are listed in red and bold. BEST MOTION PICTURE OF THE YEAR "Atonement" "Juno" "Michael Clayton" "No Country For Old Men" "There Will Be Blood" PERFORMANCE BY AN... 4.6 million to protect butterfly reserve
"December 9, 2007 Mexico's mass butterfly migration It’s one of nature’s miracles – every year, 250m butterflies migrate the 3,000 miles from Canada to Mexico.Ay, caramba!” cried Luis Miguel as we...
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