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Red Planet, Red Rover, Red faces

Nassau: excitement turns to embarrassment when analysis of shiny red object scooped from surface of Mars by Rover “Curiosity” turns out to be…. a piece of Rover!

When pigs dive

Study using submerged pigs helps with investigation of human bodies found in oceans

They came from Mars®

French bee-keepers aghast at blue, green, red honey. They have observed bees returning from nearby facility, which processes waste from Mars® “M&Ms”, carrying brightly coloured substance.

Scientists Say Earth Overdue for Magnetic Field Reversal

Pole reversal could play havoc with migrating species, GPS, electric grids and navigation

Dying off the fat of the land

Latest studies show that fat-rich diets lead to premature aging, disease and shorter lifespan for today’s youth

“Bee” Prepared?

Thieves steal bees from Boy Scouts’ Conservation project.

And Baby Makes Four?

Britain plans to legalize controversial fertility treatment that creates babies using 3 parents.

Bottle-[rocket]-nosed dolphins

US Military uses Dolphins for bomb detection and mine clearing.
[“So long and thanks for all the fish”.]

Heir today, gone tomorrow

George Dryden claims to be ex-Prime Minister John Diefenbaker’s son; but won’t have newly discovered hair sample tested for DNA

Monkey see, monkey do

Cataract surgery restores blind Orangutan’s sight.