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02 May, 2018 – Episode 669 – This Week in Science (TWIS) Podcast
Native American History, Thirsty Skeeters, Jeepers Creepers!, Camo Works!, Meet The Dino-Bird, DNA Methods, Quiet Bats, Hawking Ideas, WORLD’S OLDEST SPIDER, And Much More…
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Native American history
DNA evidence suggests that the original founding population of Americans who migrated from Siberia to North America was made up of 250 individuals.
Mosquitoes so parched, they’re looking for BLOOD.
Female mosquitoes are thought to drink blood to make eggs, but they might just be thirsty…
Jeepers Creepers!
Mantis shrimp eyeballs are up to some crazy stuff. How can they even see???
Camouflage works even when animals are spotted!
Disruptive coloration makes it hard to tell what predators are looking at, even once they figure out there’s someone hiding!
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