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Biology: Biochemistry Offbeat: General Offbeat: Plants and Animals
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Spider exploits firefly's flashing signals to lure more prey      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Fireflies rely on flashing signals to communicate to other fireflies using light-emitting lanterns o...

Biology: Marine Ecology: Extinction
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The trilobites' guide to surviving environmental change      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Scientists have worked out how one unusual species of trilobite -- an ancient, sea-dwelling relative...

Offbeat: General Offbeat: Plants and Animals
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Tarantulas have surprising partnerships with other species and their hairiness may be a defense mechanism      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

A new study reveals that tarantulas are often on friendly terms with amphibians, reptiles, and even...

Biology: Biochemistry Biology: Cell Biology Biology: General
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New research adds evidence to the benefits of ginger supplements for treating autoimmune diseases      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

New research has revealed a potentially important role ginger supplements can play in controlling in...

Computer Science: Virtual Reality (VR)
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Virtual reality app trial shown to reduce common phobias - Virtual Reality App Trial Shown to Reduce Common Phobias      (via sciencedaily.com) 

The trial studied phobia patients using a headset and a smartphone app treatment programme -- a comb...

Space: Structures and Features
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SuperBIT: A low-cost balloon-borne telescope to rival Hubble - SuperBIT: A Low-Cost Balloon-Borne Telescope to Rival Hubble      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Astronomersand engineers are building a new kind of astronomical telescope. SuperBIT flies above 99....

Environmental: General Geoscience: Environmental Issues
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Plants remove cancer causing toxins from air - Plants: The Natural Air Purifiers that Remove Cancer-Causing Toxins      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

A ground-breaking study has revealed that plants can efficiently remove toxic gasoline fumes, includ...

Environmental: Ecosystems Space: Exploration
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NASA laser project benefits animal researchers - NASA Laser Project Benefits Animal Researchers      (via sciencedaily.com) 

NASA's Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) mission can provide valuable information about...