Ghost-like white stag spotted in Scotland
(Reuters) A mythical and ghostly creature has appeared in the wilds of the Scottish Highlands — and has been caught on camera. The rare white stag, from the red deer species, is believed to...
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Squirrels to be given contraceptives
(Scotsman) Squirrels are to be given contraceptives in a project approved by Scottish ministers, The Scotsman has learned. The Executive has agreed to fund research into immuno-contraception for Scotland’s grey squirrel population. Ministers want...
Light ‘frozen’ in its tracks
(New Scientist) A pulse of light has been stopped in its tracks with all its photons intact, reveal US physicists. In a vacuum, light travels at the phenomenal speed of 300,000,000 metres per second....
Dark chocolate boosts antioxidant levels
(New Scientist) Eating chocolate can boost the level of heart-protecting antioxidants in the blood, but consuming milk at the same time cancels the potential health benefits, according to a new study.
German Finds Explosive Surprise in Old Sofa
BERLIN (Reuters) – A German man bought a second-hand sofa only to discover it was stuffed with three pounds of dynamite, police said on Friday.
