Corals might look like plants or rocks - but they’re actually animals, just like us! 🪸 But what exactly is coral, and what is it made of? Find out the what, why and how of these curious sea creatures in this week’s Surprising Science!

Do you love sprouts, or do they have no place in your Christmas dinner? What about broccoli? 🥦 It turns out that some of our glorious greens are closer than you think…see the plant that produces four of our festive favourites in this week’s Surprising Science! 🥬

What’s the difference between horns and antlers? 🫎 If you didn’t know there was one, you’re in good company (at least with our social media team…) 👀 Find out what horns and antlers are made of, who has them and how they differ in this week’s Surprising Science!

Do goats really faint and scream? 🤔 Find out in this week's #SurprisingScience!

Hey penguins: what’s with the waddle? 🐧 Sadly, we can’t get an answer straight from the penguin’s beak, so we’ve got the next best thing. Hear Museum scientist Alex Bond explain why penguins evolved to waddle in this week’s Surprising Science!

Dogs are well known for having a great sense of smell - but did you know that they use different nostrils for different smells? 👃🏽 See more about how and why they do this in this week’s Surprising Science! 🐕

Something is coming… 🌊 Can you guess what it might be? 🤔 Check back here Wednesday 18 March to find out! 👀

Meet the world’s only venomous primate, the slow loris! 👀 They might look cute, but they’re hiding a dangerous bite - and don’t even ask where they keep the venom… Hear Museum scientist Zach Williams explain in this week’s Surprising Science!

Did you know that some fish can walk? 🦵🏽 It’s true - some fish walk along the sea floor using their pectoral fins as legs. Find out why they do this and see it in action in this week’s Surprising Science! 🐟

Surinam toads have a one-of-a-kind reproduction, as the eggs are pushed onto the mother’s back before being covered by her skin. 😮 After three to four months of development, fully formed toads hatch and leave. Hear more about this weird and wonderful creature from Museum scientist Jeff. 👇

Today’s the day — and we’re so proud of every single person taking on the #CARTEN100 for LOOK. After all the training, early mornings and miles put in, our incredible cyclists are setting off on their 100-mile journey from Cardiff to Tenby right now. If you can, please donate today buff.ly/LAJGMdJ

Russia's Investigative Committee has opened a terrorism case. According to investigators, Ukrainian forces deliberately targeted the college dormitory with 4 fixed-wing UAVs. Putin has vowed a response "Limiting ourselves to statements in such a situation is impossible," Putin said

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🎞️ The Anti Let Them Theory /2

Les médias ukrainiens rapportent l'arrivée de "Orekhnik" dans la région de Bila Tserkva, dans la région de #Kiev. outre, les systèmes de surveillance de l'ennemi détectent des lancements de missiles X-101 depuis des avions Tu-95MS.

Happy Jason Day everyone... #Fridaythe13th... 🔪

Sarah Pochin at PMQs – looking Hannah up and down like a school bully. "Get a life." So MPs drinking before voting on laws that affect millions is fine? You're not mean girl. You're a symptom of a broken system. And you were filmed. 🎭

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Stry #cat in #Turkey shws up evry mrnig 2hug man who fed her.Not somtims,evry single day.Hs shop's pckd w/t ppl com jst 2wtch #BeKindToAnimals #AdoptDontShop #RescueCats #AnimalAbuse #stopanimalcruelty #StopAnimalTests #Vegan #BanYulinDogMeatFestival #NoToDogAndCatMeat #Cats #Kittens #FriendsNotFood

Glorious! Enough said ..

Collab with Alaina Schwechler. We talked about what's broken and who's actually willing to fix it. Watch.

I did manage a five minute sit down to appreciate the birdsong before I left (I was only there 3/4 of an hour all told) 😊 #eveningchorus #birdsong #birdsoftheworld #birds | #kent #england

👍Abby Smith's letter to the voters of Congleton North, explaining how she will work for you when elected. Vote for Abby Smith and #Equality on 21st May. Promoted by Jane Evans for Abby Smith, both of the Equality Party, Grosvenor House, CW12 4AB

#night city #city #dubailife #dubairealestate #dubaibusiness

Another strong woman speaks out

ICYMI-AOC on Mother’s Day at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. #HopeCore #AOC

Shoutout to Evan Roderick for finally not playing a cop. It’s a Christmas miracle! We love to see it. 👏🎄 Our full review of A Make or Break Holiday is out now — listen or watch at DecktheHallmark.com 🎧📺

Wandsworth went big in the sunshine with the Borough of Culture Finale event - great to see so many of you at Battersea Power Station. Thanks to the Council for organising such a great year of events across the Borough. The beat goes on….

A bizarre claim has been dropped by actor Duncan Trussell: AI is said to be wanted by Peter Thiel to "fix the apocalypse" and rewrite the Book of Revelation. 🇺🇸

Clip of Andrew performing his song “Hope You Feel Good” from 1975/6 which aired on German TV 🤘 #andrewgold #thankyouforbeingafriend #lonelyboy #70smusic #rocknroll

Terrible backstage linktr.ee/nikkfail #nikkfail

All my vegetable plants are growing nicely Planted my cucumbers the other day,picking up some zucchini and yellow squash to add to my garden.It rained last night and today so they got plenty of nutrients for the soil. #gardensky #organicvegetables #planting #vegan #selfsustaining

Are deep retrofits a good idea? We can quantify the cost of a project, the number of homes delivered, the time to delivery - but the carbon cost of demolishing instead of retrofitting isn't given a value. Until we have that, how can we decide?

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Tarps off has taken over Oracle Park despite the Giants being down five

Yes Vik! 1-0 Arsenal lead #Arsenal #COYG nice assist from Saka. Keep going!

This trump admin is rotten to the core. And now I hope Americans see the problem with the SCOTUS. No ethics! #impeachtrump #dumptrump #standup #resist #supremecourt

Our newest episode is now available! #remembering Hollywood legend #WilliamHolden with his partner, twice Emmy-nominated actress Stefanie Powers, and our host Jeff Sammut. Listen on rememberingpodcast.com, your favourite podcast platforms, and visit whwf.org. #StefaniePowers

Protocols? A quick scroll down his timeline

DEATH RIDING A BBC #AEWCollision

You offer a sincere compliment on a great mustache and suddenly she's not your friend. #MartyFeldman #Mustache #BadTiming #AwkwardMoments #ComedyGold #SocialDisaster #ThatEscalatedQuickly

This is a Dance off! If you see this, post a dance or you're eliminated! 🎶💃🕺

As your next Congresswoman, I’ll never take a paycheck while our troops and Federal employees go unpaid. Leaders serve first and get paid last. (Ask @degette.house.gov why she is still accepting her paycheck)

French Navy intercepts Russian tanker For daily global news videos, please visit Ranked.News/videos

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You can climb anywhere in Cairn, but now you can play Cairn anywhere! Cairn is launching Steam Deck verified so you can take the adventure with you!

Is Kerch Bridge Next!?! Ukraine is cutting off Russia's logistics in the direction of Crimea. The only remaining route for delivering gasoline and large cargoes to Crimea is the Kerch Bridge. And we remember the past explosion on the Kerch bridge! #AureFreePress #News #press #KerchBridge

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Just released: a new report shows that 36 fossil fuel giants are responsible for half of the world’s CO₂ emissions. Thirty-six. While communities are fighting to survive floods, fires, and record heat, a handful of corporations are driving the crisis and cashing the checks.

WTF!🤬

deleting all the praise I had for that myth brb

And now, a little ditty about the state of your wallet thanks to King Orange Warmonger and his Trumpettes...

Happy Earth Day! ❤️🌍️ From clean air and safe water to outdoor spaces where people can gather and stay active, healthy environments support healthier lives. This earth day, we celebrate mother nature and the role it plays in protecting public health. #EarthDay

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🎙️ BALADO | Conseiller des élus et défenseur de la science, je m'apprête à tirer ma révérence à titre de scientifique en chef après 14 ans. J'en ai discuté avec la journaliste Eve Beaudin de @sciencepresse.qc.ca. #DétecteurDeRumeurs 👉 https://sciencepresse-detecteurderumeurs.transistor.fm/s4/35

As the Sandy and Bain fires force evacuations across Southern California, the heat in Sacramento and on Gavin Newsom is rising just as fast. 🌡️🔥 The burning question: Who is responsible for California’s wildfire vulnerability?

HODGES: Who’s been our enemy for the longest time? Russia. Why don’t we want Ukraine to crush them? This would solve Europe’s main security problem for two or three generations. We benefit when Europe is stable and secure. Importance of allies is something that’s not appreciated in MAGA mentality,

A jury has been told that Cork postman Barry Daly was “found dying” in his front garden after suffering “catastrophic” head and facial injuries allegedly inflicted with a golf club. A 21-year-old man and two juveniles are on trial for his murder. #VMNews

Nothing like a puke and rally to fire the boys up