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The 10 most curious species discovered in the last year – The spider that makes a version of Harry Potter's hat

A spider reminiscent of Harry Potter's sorting hat, a bleeding berry or an ant reminiscent of the dragons from Game of Thrones. So are the ten amazing new species discovered on Earth in the last year.

The solution to plastic waste: a worm that eats it

The insect is capable of rapidly biodegrading polyethylene, the plastic in shopping bags.

Unusual prehistoric courtship trapped in amber

Fossils of a new species of damselfly have made it possible for the first time to recreate how males courted females millions of years ago.

What function do zebra stripes serve?

A recent investigation carried out by a team of scientists from the University of California (USA) has determined that the stripes of many equidae, such as zebras, serve to avoid the bite of flies.

SOS! We run out of grasshoppers

More than a quarter of the European cricket and grasshopper species are dangerously close to extinction, according to the latest IUCN report.

The sphinx of death

The one known as the sphinx of death is a very curious moth, both for its way of life and for the legends associated with its figure.

Namibia's 'fairy circles' mystery solved

What are Namibian fairy circles? An investigation explains its origin.

Bumblebees are more optimistic after taking sweet

An experiment shows that these insects feel more optimistic when they drink candy and that emotions have a remote evolutionary origin.

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