Cuvier’s Beaked Whale: The World’s Longest And Deepest Diver

On June 4, 2015 by Tim Newman
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Whales are one of the most popular genres of animals around. In general it’s the big boys of the whale gang, like the blue whales and sperm whales, that take the limelight. But...

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The History Of Life: Creatures From The Silurian

On June 3, 2015 by Tim Newman
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Welcome to part three of my leisurely wander through the timeline of life. Recently, I touched on the Cambrian period which led to the Ordovician, and today we’ll tackle the scintillating Silurian. The Silurian...

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The Flag Of The People’s Republic Of Brighton & Hove

On June 2, 2015 by Muelo
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If you come to Lazer Horse every so often, you probably know that we’re a bit of a fan of the flag. Not in a ‘this is the flag of our country which is better than yours,...

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Platybelodon & Amebelodon

On May 30, 2015 by Tim Newman
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Platybelodon and Amebelodon, what lovely beasts they were. They look like the type of animal you would see in an awful Disney Star Wars remake, but the important difference is, these guys actually roamed...

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This Is What A Slice Of Tree Trunk Sounds Like Played On A Record Player

On May 30, 2015 by Tim Newman
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Bartholomäus Traubeck has answered a question that none of us ever asked. He has found out what a slice of tree sounds like when it’s played on a record player. Before you dash...

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The Chemistry Of The Amazon Mapped

On May 30, 2015 by Tim Newman
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Scientists from the Carnegie Airborne Observatory have done something pretty impressive. They have mapped the chemical content of the Amazon basin and its ancient forests. It’s the largest project of its type, and as an added bonus the...

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The Submersive Art Of Yang Yongliang

On May 28, 2015 by Tim Newman
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Yang Yongliang, born 1980 in Jiading, Shanghai is an awe-inspiring contemporary artist. His early training was steeped in classical Chinese techniques which becomes apparent when you look at his work. But Yongliang is clearly passionate about bringing...

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The Makapansgat Pebble – A Glimpse Into An Ancient Mind

On May 27, 2015 by Tim Newman
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Pebbles don’t make the news very often, and rightly so, they are generally unimpressive. However, the Makapansgat pebble is cut from a different cloth. This pebble tells a brief but enchanting story about humanity’s...

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A Short History Of The Great Dismal Swamp

On May 24, 2015 by Tim Newman
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Having written about the incredible Okefenokee swamp in the US of A and the Great Vasyugan Mire in Siberia I thought it appropriate to continue the theme. So, today, I am proud to introduce...

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Great Vasyugan Mire: The Biggest Swamp In The World

On May 23, 2015 by Tim Newman
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The Great Vasyugan Mire is located in Russia, in the Novosibirsk, Omsk, and Tomsk regions. It is epic in the original sense of the word, it covers an incredible 53,000 km² in total. That’s...

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