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Get Up Close And Personal With . . . . . Creepy Crawlies
While we have all heard of fleas and dung flies, very few of us have seen them up close - and we mean really up close! The photos were taken by scientific photographer Steve Gschmeissner, from Bedford, using a Scanning Electron Microscope, which not only magnifies imags by a million times, but also, builds them up in 3D. In case you are wondering, the picture above is the head of a honey bee!
Days Seem Shorter? Blame It On the Chilean Earthquake!
If your days seem to be going by faster since the Chilean earthquake, it's probably because they have become a little shorter - by about 1.26 millionth of a second or a little more than a microsecond!
Astronauts Now Have 'Windows To The World'
Most Shuttle missions involve transporting and installing serious equipment like laboratories or repair modules. However, the latest mission flew up something more fun - A seven-windowed lookout, which will allow the scientists to enjoy panoramic views of earth, celestial objects and visiting spacecraft, while they work.
This Week - A Close Encounter With The Red Planet
All of us Earthlings are in for a real treat starting today. Our favorite planet Mars, is going to be just 99mm kilometers away, close enough for us to be able to see, even without a telescope - And, it will remain in that position for a whole week!
The World's Saddest Looking Fish May Soon Become Extinct!
No matter how you look at it, the Blobfish has to be one of the most miserable looking animals you have probably ever encountered. And, it has a reason to be - If the fisherman continue to overfish this glum-looking animal, it will soon disappear forever!
Wilson A. Bentley A.K.A Snowflake Man!
While we all know that every snowflake is unique, we know very little about the man who discovered and photographed this fact. Surprisingly, it was not a scientist, but a farmer from Vermont, who took the first micro-photograph of a snowflake in 1885, when he just 19 years old.
Big Island's Kilauea Puts Up Another Dazzling Show!
If you have ever been to Hawaii's Big Island, you may have noticed that it's beaches are covered with black volcanic sand - that's because the Island is home to some of the world's most active volcanoes.
Rare Sumatran Tigers Caught On Tape
A video camera placed by the World Wildlife Association deep in Indonesia's Sumatran Jungle recently managed to capture the first known pictures of rare Sumatran tigers roaming in the wild.
Marine Biologist Discover New Species Of Strawberry Crabs
A team of Taiwanese marine biologists recently revealed the discovery of a new species of crab - one that resembles a strawberry so much, that it has been clumped with the family of crabs known as 'Strawberry Crabs'.
An Extra Special New Year's Eve
The night before the beginning of a New Year is always special. However, tonight is even more so, as the skies will be lit up by a full moon - the 13th one of the year and the second one this month - An event that occurs so rarely that it is called a 'Blue' moon.
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Get Up Close And Personal With . . . . . Creepy Crawlies