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  Scientists Uncover Transfer of Genetic Material Between Blood-Sucking Insect and Mammals
30/04/2010
ScienceDaily
 Researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington have found the first solid evidence of horizontal DNA transfer, the movement of genetic material among non-mating species, between parasitic invertebrates and some of their vertebrate hosts.
  Rare 95 Million-Year-Old Flying Reptile Aetodactylus Halli Is New Pterosaur Genus, Species
28/04/2010
ScienceDaily
 A 95 million-year-old fossilized jaw discovered in Texas has been identified as a new genus and species of flying reptile, Aetodactylus halli.
  Elephants Have Word for "Bee-Ware"
28/04/2010
ScienceDaily
 For the first time elephants have been found to produce an alarm call associated with the threat of bees, and have been shown to retreat when a recording of the call is played even when there are no bees around.
  Sun Erupts: Epic Blast Seen by NASA Solar Observatory
23/04/2010
National Geographic News
 
  Mutant All-Black Penguin Found
23/04/2010
National Geographic
 
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