Finding Nemo: the real story

If someone forwarded this newsletter to you, please subscribe. Having trouble reading this email? View it in your browser.  › News   › Dr Karl   › abc.net.au/science Find us on:   Twitter  Facebook  Talk about bad publicity! The vampire squid, aka 'the squid from Hell', is neither a vampire nor a squid. After 30 years of research scientists now know a lot more about this amazing looking cephalopod that sucks up detritus from the depths of the ocean. Also this week: how would Marlin and Dory track down Nemo in real life? Our fish expert explains how fish can tell if they're swimming with their friends or foes. And finally, meet Professor Frank Caruso. He explains how nanotechnology could help save our hearing in the future. Top news stories of the week 'Squid from Hell' secrets revealed Biologists say they have unlocked secrets about the vampire squid, a mysterious creature that feeds on the decaying dead in the unlit depths. Psychopaths have poor sense of smell Psychopaths have a remarkably poor sense of smell, according to an Australian study. Khoe-San first to split from other humans Schools with fitter children perform better New material boost for carbon capture What's new How do fish know if they're swimming in the right school? Ask an Expert | Fish can't see themselves, or use a mirror! How do they know they are in the right school of fish? Tiny particles target hearing loss Meet a scientist | Nanotechnology - manipulating tiny particles to carry drugs targeting damaged cells in the human body - could revolutionise healthcare in the future, says Professor Frank Caruso. WiFi frozen? Blame the microwave oven Great Moments in Science | Microwave ovens can interfere with your WiFi network. Dr Karl shares his tips for staying connected to the interweb while preparing dinner. Earth's ice age asteroid StarStuff Podcast | A cosmic impact two and a half million years ago may have plunged the world into a severe ice age. Also; the surprise discovery of asteroid Vesta's watery past, and a new contender for the earliest galaxy ever seen. Catch up with ABC Radio and TV Listen to more science on Radio National Watch ABC TV science shows on iView    Sleeping teenagers - best let them lie. And cones cells in the eye found to trigger the body clock. (Science Show)    Studying young children who snore (Science Show)    The benefit of sleep apnoea for older people (Science Show)    Violent solar eruptions predicted for 2013 (Science Show)    Pale Blue Dot (Science Show)    Cell death discovery suggests new ways to protect female fertility (Health Report)    Fragile X syndrome and autism (Health Report)    Ear to the Edge of Time (RN 360)    Cruelty and kindness (Radio National Breakfast)    Denisovans (Catalyst)    Sun Energy (Catalyst)    Gladstone Dredging (Catalyst) ABC Health & Wellbeing Stand up for your health ABC Technology + Games Japan's NTT breaks fibre optic data speed record In the Sky this Week, with Ian Musgrave Thursday September 27 to Thursday October 4 The Full Moon is Sunday September 31. Mars, Saturn and the star Spica form a very long triangle in the western evening sky and are joined by Mercury. In the morning skies Jupiter and Venus can be readily seen amongst some beautiful constellations. Venus comes close to the bright star Regulus. Read more» You are subscribed to the Science Updates newsletter using the email address idouska1.scan@blogger.com Not interested anymore? Unsubscribe instantly. ABC Science Home | About ABC Science | Contact us Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2012 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC email newsletters