Silver coat lets Saharan ants withstand scorching desert heat
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One gene may drive leap from single cell to multicellular life
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Why ‘RNA world’ theory on origin of life may be wrong after all
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Hungry crabs snacking on mangrove seeds may foil reforestation
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Zoologger: The fish that can vanish in 2Â seconds flat
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Team of hyenas works together to steal fresh carcass from lions
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Spirals in Time: Uncover the secrets in seashells
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Self-confidence school: Can you really fake it to make it?
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Get stuffed: Super-filling food satisfies your hunger for longer
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Hawkmoths slow down their brains so they can hit a moving target
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Surgeon proposes human head transplant operation as soon as 2017
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The Soul of an Octopus: Getting to know an intelligent mollusc
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What is making mysterious fairy circles appear in the desert?
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