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Pitcher plants catapult prey

July 6, 2012
News
Pitcher plants have developed a novel mechanism for capturing their prey – they use heavy rain to catapult insects into their fluid-filled pitcher.Nepenthes is able to colonise nutrient-poor habitats because...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Zoology
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What happens when the lights go out?

July 4, 2012
News
While the flash might draw attention, the female of the species looks for substance over show – at least for fireflies.Initially, female Photinus fireflies are very picky and respond –...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Zoology
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Vision restored in night blind mice

July 3, 2012
News
Mice suffering from night blindness had their vision restored after scientists from University College London injected light-sensitive photoreceptors directly into their retinas. The mice – models for diseases like retinitis...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Developmental Biology, Zoology
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