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Tree lizard’s quick release escape system makes jumpers turn somersaults

pIf youve ever tried capturing a lizard, youll know how difficult it is. But if you do manage to corner one, many have the ultimate emergency quick release system for escape. They simply drop their tails, leaving the twitching body part to distract the predator as they scamper to safety. According to Gary Gillis from [...]

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Makhluk Ekstrim Hidup 1,6 Kilometer di Bawah Tanah

Para ilmuwan menemukan organisme renik yang hidup 1,6 kilometer di bawah dasar laut di pantai Newfoundland, Kanada. Temuan ini makin menguatkan pendapat bahwa makhluk-makhluk bersel tunggal mungkin sanggup hidup di lingkungan sangat ekstrim di planet lain.
“Ini mungkin bukan hanya paling dalam namun juga organisme paling panas yang ditemukan jauh di endapan laut,” ujar R John [...]

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