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In an ant colony, ants communicate by tapping their antennae together.


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In Sweden, specially trained dogs are being used to find mercury in places such as in areas which house old industrial equipment, in laboratories and in drains. The dogs are trained to sniff out mercury so that it can be safely disposed of. This is part of a program initiated by the Swedish government to clean up all old stocks of mercury.
27 NOVEMBER 1999, P. 23
New Scientist
27 NOVEMBER 1999, P. 23

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