Seabird poop does whaaat? And more…
from Quirks and Quarks
Seabird poop plays a surprising role in bringing life to barren islands, spreading nutrients throughout the ocean, and even creating wealth for an ancient human empire. PLUS: The precursors of written language go back a lot earlier than we thought Dolphins exposed to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill also more likely to be hit by boats From the archives: Canadian astronomer spots a supernova visible to the naked eye Quirks Question: How do beavers choose their trees? Mapping the universe in three dimensions
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