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September

Science news

New species of blind eel that burrows through the soil discovered

The fish burrows underground and breaths through the lining of its mouth. 

17 September 2018

News

The oldest drawing ever found is a stone 'hashtag'

The earliest human drawing, dating back to the Stone Age, has been found in a cave in South Africa. 

12 September 2018

Science news

Biggest river delta ever discovered on Mars hints at an ancient ocean

Researchers have found evidence that suggests Mars once had an ancient ocean and a water cycle similar to Earth's. 

10 September 2018

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