Sunday May 20 , 2012

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Stunning virtual cruise tours

 

1,200-Plus Venomous Catfish Species Uncovered

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About half of all known catfish species—many more than expected—bear spines that, when agitated, can rip open venom glands and stymie predators, a new study says.

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Spectacular Sea Eruption Filmed — Deepest Ever

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See the recent “underwater Fourth of July” scientists believe is the deepest volcanic eruption ever seen—with three-foot-wide lava bubbles and flows creeping over the seafloor.Video

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Sucker-Footed Bat Hangs Upright Via Sweat, Not Suction

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Despite its name, the sucker-footed bat of Madagascar—one of the few bats known to roost upright—actually uses “modified sweat” to cling to surfaces, a new study says. With video.

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Journalist-turned Internet technologist, data cruncher, researcher and communications strategist. I also teach these topics at Arizona State University. I enjoy SCUBA diving, mountain biking, hiking and road trips. Always up for a good cup of coffee. 2006 TIME Person of the Year.

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