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Several new species of clawed frog discovered in sub-Saharan Africa
Posted by Mongabay: Mike Gaworecki on December 19th, 2015
Mongabay: African clawed frogs are characterized by their flat bodies and vocal organs which can produce sound underwater, as well as the claws on their first three toes that give them their name.
Despite being commonly used as a study subject by developmental biologists, researchers say we're still learning quite a bit about the species.
Researchers from Canada's McMaster University say they’ve discovered a wealth of new information on the frog’s evolution using new techniques for analyzing DNA.
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After protests, construction equipment removed from giant telescope site
Posted by Ars Technica: Eric Berger on December 19th, 2015
Ars Technica: For astronomers seeking to build the world's largest telescope on Mauna Kea in Hawaii, it will be anything but a Mele Kalikimaka. Hawaiian media reported that heavy machinery parked near a construction site atop the mountain since March was removed on Wednesday.
The removal marked another victory for native Hawaiians who are protesting construction of the 55-meter-tall facility on top of Mauna Kea, saying it desecrates sacred ground. “There was a lot of joy and gratitude,” said Hawane Rios of...