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Atlantic Ocean study reveals reduction in leaded petrol emissions
Scientists have detected significant amounts of naturally sourced lead in the North Atlantic Ocean for the first time in 40 years, suggesting a decline in lead produced by human activities, particularly leaded petrol emissions. #Science
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Turtles can tolerate warmer temperatures, given time
New research shows turtles and tortoises can tolerate warmer conditions than they experience today - but their ability to cope with climate change will likely depend on how quickly temperatures rise. #Science #Turtle
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Toad's last supper helps solve Victorian mystery
A toad's final meal has helped Museum scientists demonstrate the origins of the species Bufo intermedius, solving a taxonomic mystery dating back over 150 years. #Science #Museum
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Miniature Lives Magnified: the Natural History Museum's latest #CitizenScience project launches with the opportunity for visitors to extract research data from microscope slides of the world's smallest insects. #NHMmagnified #Science
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World's protected areas helping thousands of species
Pioneering data managed by the Museum is used in new research examining the impact of protected areas on species biodiversity. #Science
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A deep dive into sea snakes, sea kraits and their aquatic adaptations
Dr Bruno Simões tells us how he pursued sea snakes from the mangroves to the open ocean in his efforts to learn about their vision. #ColourAndVision #Science #Snake
The loss of species diversity has reached unsafe levels across 58% of the world's land surface, according to a new assessment led by Museum scientists. #Science Biodiversity Loss, Crop Production, Global Population, Ozone Layer, Environmental Change, Communication Design, The Time Is Now
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Biodiversity loss breaching safe limits worldwide
The loss of species diversity has reached unsafe levels across 58% of the world's land surface, according to a new assessment led by Museum scientists. #Science
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Why sea snails are pretty in pink
An international team of scientists, led by Museum researcher Dr Suzanne Williams, has discovered which pigments give the sea snails Clanculus pharaonius and C. margaritarius their striking pink and yellow-brown shells. #ColourAndVision #Science
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Eyes on the prize: the evolution of vision
Fuxianhuia protensa: Museum palaeontologists Dr Greg Edgecombe and Dr Xiaoya Ma are using extraordinary fossils such as this to reveal exquisite details about the earliest eyes on Earth. #ColourAndVision #Evolution #Science #Fossil
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First amphibious centipede discovered by a Museum scientist on his honeymoon. #Science #Centipede
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Invertebrate hunting in Dominica: NHM's Curator of Diptera blogs about a recent field trip. #Fieldwork #Science