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Owls have 'nightshine' vision. A layer of cells in an owl's eyes cause them to be glossy or mirror-like and this allows them to capture all of the available light. Owls are able to see in detail where humans see only darkness.


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New research has indicated that techniques which measure amounts of pollutants in soil by measuring how much of it is entering the food chain, are more effective than those which measure pollution by measuring the total amounts present in the soil.
4 DECEMBER 1999, P. 23
New Scientist
4 DECEMBER 1999, P. 23

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