Tag Archives: nature

Filming how our immune system kill bacteria

To kill bacteria in the blood, our immune system relies on nanomachines that can open deadly holes in their targets. UCL scientists have now filmed these nanomachines in action, discovering a key bottleneck in the process which helps to protect … Continue reading →

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25 Edible Plants, Fruits and Trees for Wilderness Survival

AlfieAesthetics Published on 19 Jun 2018 A detailed look at some of the most common edible plants, fruits, nuts, trees and seeds that you can eat while out in the wild. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alfiexaesth…

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Scientists discover antidote for the world’s most venomous creature

An antidote to the sting of the world’s most venomous creature has been discovered by scientists. The Australian box jellyfish carries enough venom in its tentacles his to kill more than 60 people. A single sting from can cause excruciating pain, scarring and even cardiac arrest … Continue reading →

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HUMMINGBIRDS NEST in HOUSE Window FEEDER Raise BABIES on EASY Recipe

Robbie and Gary Gardening Easy Published on 31 May 2018 Simple Recipe brings 100’s, and Watch a Hummingbird build a nest, feed babies and fly off, right on my kitchen window, I have so swing the feeder in the house … Continue reading →

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Wildlife overpasses that protect animals from cars are spreading globally

Highway over- and underpasses connect wildlife to the resources they need to survive, and reduce roadkill. It’s no surprise they are becoming more common worldwide. Source: Wildlife overpasses that protect animals from cars are spreading globally

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The Geography of Livestock

Atlas Pro Published on 16 Apr 2019 Here’s where the animals we eat come from.

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Four Stories About Remote Places

Everyone needs a getaway now and then. From Britain’s hardest-to-reach pub to an off-the-grid paradise, we’ve got just the escapes you need.

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Unbelievable African Elephants in My Pool!

Infinite Safari Adventures Published on 27 Jan 2018 I couldn’t believe it when I woke up at 6:30 am to the sound of splashing outside my window in South Africa at Arathusa Lodge…nothing could have prepared me for what I … Continue reading →

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Protecting Endangered Vegetables

You’ve heard talk about protecting endangered animals, but what about endangered vegetables? It’s a crisis that’s come about with the worldwide rise of industrial farming—many indigenous veggies simply aren’t being grown in great quantities anymore. Dr. Prabhakar Rao, who has … Continue reading →

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Senses of smell may begin on the tongue – ScienceBlog.com

Scientists from the Monell Center report that functional olfactory receptors, the sensors that detect odors in the nose, are also present in human taste cells found on the tongue. The findings suggest that interactions between the senses of smell and taste, … Continue reading →

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This Is Your Brain On Music – How Music Benefits The Brain (animated)

This Is Your Brain On Music – How Music Benefits The Brain (animated) Music has been an important part of every human culture, both past and present. It can play a part in brain development, learning, mood, and even your … Continue reading →

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Elephants “Singing” with Piano in Their Own Way

A number of elephants and their mahout out for a walk in the mountains passed by the place I’d put a piano. When I saw the elephants coming I walked over to the piano and played “Greensleeves”. The elephants stopped … Continue reading →

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