by Captain Skellett | Mar 18, 2011 | Recent Research, Sex and Reproduction
This little kitty is a rare African black-footed cat conceived through IVF in an attempt to keep the species alive. About 40 of these cats live in zoos worldwide, while a few wild cats live in South Africa where they are protected, but sometimes poisoned and killed by...
by Captain Skellett | Nov 24, 2010 | How Things Work, Recent Research, Science at Home
First up, apologies on the lateness of my post. A whole week has gone past! Oh me! I humbly do beseech you to forgive this old salt and do throw myself upon the deck in penance. Me only defense is that I have just moved from Canberra to Adelaide, and me Schooner does...
by Captain Skellett | Sep 22, 2010 | How Things Work, Science Communication, Science in the Movies
I’ve been doing some science tricks lately that show the difference between both eyes. Simple one, close your left eye and line your two pointer fingers up with one 10cm behind the other. Get them so they are exactly in line and you can only see one finger. Now...
