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Bat pollination on Marcgravia evenia

Cuban Vine Uses Unique Acoustic Leaves to Attract Pollinating Bats

Marcgravia evenia, a vine in the rain forests of southeastern Cuba, uses a unique method to pollinate - instead of using striking colors or beautiful scent as most pollinating plants do, it uses its dish-shaped leaves to bounce back sound made by pollinating bats, helping the nocturnal creatures find them easily.
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Space acquisition to step up EADS spree

EADS is poised to step up a recent buying spree with a space industry acquisition in Europe that could rank among its biggest efforts to expand, sources familiar with the matter said on Sunday.
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Lochte on track for fifth gold in Shanghai

Ryan Lochte stormed into the final of the men's 400 metres individual medley as top qualifier at the world swimming championships on the last day of competition on Sunday.
Bat pollination on Marcgravia evenia

Vine's Dish-Shaped Leaves Send Sound Signals to Bats

Plants employ various techniques to improve pollination. Bright colors and alluring aromas are but old tricks. A new plant has been found to have a have a built-in-the-home echolocation system which they use to gain higher rate of pollination.
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Modern Human Invasion Caused Neanderthals? Extinction

Scientists have long debated what caused the Neanderthals to die off. A new study has suggested that a flood of prehistoric humans pouring into Europe inundated our ancient rivals and overwhelmed them with sheer force of numbers.
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No aliens, no superheroes, just "Life in a Day"

It isn't among the most-hyped movies in theaters and won't win the battle of the weekend box office, but "Life in a Day" may just be the most unusual film playing in theaters this weekend.
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After dismal second-quarter, solar outlook brightens

Solar investors should brace themselves for some downright dreadful second-quarter earnings reports in the coming weeks, though the rest of the year may provide some relief to battered solar stocks as panel prices stabilize and profit margins recover.
Bat pollination on Marcgravia evenia

A Talking Plant that Attracts Bats?: Study

A rain forest vine in Cuba attracts nectar-feeding bats with its sound, a new study said. Marcgravia evenia has leaves that bounce back echoes which are easy for bats to notice through echolocation.

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