The oceans on Planet Earth are not just one massive body of water; they are distinct ecosystems with unique chemical compositions, temperatures and geological features. Together, the five major oceans act as…
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The blue blood of horseshoe crabs: A living fossil’s vital gift to modern medicine
Did you know that the horseshoe crabs are a boon to modern medicine because of their blue blood? The unique, bright blue blood of horseshoe crabs contains a protein called Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate (LAL)*, which acts…
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Planet Earth we know little about
Earth stands out as a remarkable life-sustaining planet in our solar system, boasting several unique features that harmonise to support diverse life forms. Key features that support life on Earth Ecological and…
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The story of the rainbow
Once upon a time, all the colours in the world started to quarrel; each claimed that she was the best, the most important, the most useful, the favourite. Green said: “Clearly I am…
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King Canute and the good tides
The anecdote of King Canute the Great is one of the most famously misunderstood stories in English history. While it is often used today to describe someone’s arrogance in “trying to stop the…
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Copella arnoldi
The Copella arnoldi, also known as the splash tetra, has a unique breeding behaviour that involves the male fish splashing water on the eggs to keep them damp: Splash tetra are tropical…
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The Bumblebee
According to scientists, the bumblebee’s body is too heavy and its wing span too small. Aerodynamically speaking, the bumblebee cannot fly. But the bumblebee doesn’t know that and it keeps flying. When…