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Science & Environment: Biophilia
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Monday, August 1, 2011. 28 July 2011 Last updated at 08:18 GMT By Liam Allen Arts reporter, BBC News. Biophilia will be Bjork's seventh studio album Biophilia, Bjork's fusion of nature and machines, marks the singer's latest foray into electronic music. The ambitious project, from Iceland's most famous export, includes a forthcoming album with 10 songs - inspired by the natural world - with corresponding iPad and iPhone applications. Continue reading the main story. So I would be up until early morning&#...
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Science & Environment: Dolphin hunts with electric sense
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Monday, August 1, 2011. Dolphin hunts with electric sense. 26 July 2011 Last updated at 23:23 GMT. By Richard Black Environment correspondent, BBC News. The depressions, or crypts, are the site for this newly-discovered sensory ability A South American dolphin is the first "true mammal" to sense prey by their electric fields, scientists suggest. The researchers first showed that structures on the animal's head were probably sensory organs, then found it could detect electric fields in water. And echoloca...
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Science & Environment: 'Tonne of ivory' smuggled to US
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Monday, August 1, 2011. Tonne of ivory smuggled to US. 26 July 2011 Last updated at 21:39 GMT. An art dealer has been arrested and accused of smuggling a tonne of African ivory into the US for sale at his Philadelphia store. Victor Gordon, 68, paid a conspirator to fly to Africa, purchase raw ivory and have it carved to his specifications, prosecutors said. The conspirator dyed the carvings in order to make them appear old before smuggling them into the US, they said. We all have a responsibility to prot...
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Science & Environment: Pollinators 'lured away by farms'
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Monday, August 1, 2011. Pollinators lured away by farms. 31 July 2011 Last updated at 00:30 GMT By Mark Kinver Environment reporter, BBC News. The researchers say their findings could be applied to habitats around the globe A study has challenged the idea that areas such as farmland provide pollinating insects with a "corridor" between fragmented habitats. Researchers suggested that the pollinators in their survey were "fickle foragers" and would concentrate on areas rich in pollen and nectar. However, D...
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Photography: Best Nikon Camera For Beginners: Don't Buy That New SLR Camera - Not Until You Have Read This!
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Monday, August 1, 2011. Best Nikon Camera For Beginners: Dont Buy That New SLR Camera - Not Until You Have Read This! Well, I would say that choosing Nikon among other camera brands out there is not surprising at all; this giant has a track record of amazing digital photography innovations for decades. So how would you choose among the Nikon digital SLR camera models that are available in the market nowadays? How could you keep yourself from wasting huge amount of cash (these cameras doesn't come cheap!
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Science & Environment: DNA test links ageing and poverty
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Monday, August 1, 2011. DNA test links ageing and poverty. 26 July 2011 Last updated at 23:16 GMT. The ageing process can be measured by studying chromosomes Scientists in Glasgow have developed a new test of the ageing process based on DNA evidence. They have said it could provide faster feedback on public health measures. Until now, evidence of health improvement has involved waiting a generation or more to measure how many people become ill. Continue reading the main story. End Quote Dr Paul Shiels Gl...
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Science & Environment: Feathers fly in first bird debate
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Monday, August 1, 2011. Feathers fly in first bird debate. 27 July 2011 Last updated at 20:58 GMT By Matt McGrath Science reporter, BBC World Service. An artist's impression of the new creature from China. How will it change our view of the origin of birds? A chicken-sized dinosaur fossil found in China may have overturned a long-held theory about the origin of birds. For 150 years, a species called Archaeopteryx. The discovery of Xiaotingia,. As it is known, is reported in Nature magazine. Now, renowned...
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Photography: How to Select a Digital SLR Camera
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Monday, August 1, 2011. How to Select a Digital SLR Camera. A digital SLR camera is not a cheap purchase so you need to put some thought into buying one, but what information do you need to make an informed decision? Here are some tips on how to select a digital SLR camera. First of all, check out some of the major brands and make a list of all their features. If you don't understand the terminology, you can look it up on the internet but here are a few common terms:. Visit Amazon, the online store. ...
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Photography: Kids And Animals
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Monday, August 1, 2011. There are two words in professional photography that can strike fear into even the most seasoned photographer are the words "kids" and "animals.". Spending some time up front with kids can go a long way to putting them at ease. Talk to them for a few minutes in the company of their parents, get down to their level and explain what you want to do. Even very young kids seem to respond well if you spend just a few minutes explaining what's going on and how they can help. For older ch...
