Popular Science News | Termite Suicide Bombers

Popular Science News | Termite Suicide Bombers

Recent research has discovered that termite soldier ants work with specially adapted termite suicide bombers. It appears that in some species older termites develop ‘backpacks’ which contain two different kinds of chemicals which when mixed together produce an explosive. Mixed with termite glandular secretions the substance also […]

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Popular Science News | Oxytocin the Love Drug

Popular Science News | Oxytocin the Love Drug

Oxytocin has for a long time been know as the Love Drug. It is a naturally excreted hormone in both sexes and is know to be responsible for a number of effects from pair bonding to healing. Recent research has focused on the effect of oxytocin […]

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Popular Science News | Beware Crashed Electric and Hybrid Cars

Popular Science News | Beware Crashed Electric and Hybrid Cars

There is a warning to beware approaching crashed electric and hybrid cars. The main reason is that the extra powerful batteries they contain could cause death by electrocution. Suggestions are being made that these cars should be clearly marked and that there should be […]

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