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Giant squid secrets revealed

All giant squid are just one global species; More evidence of water on Mars; Jupiter's spiky icy moon Europa; GRAIL; Tracking landslides; 3D mobile screens

All giant squid are just one global species
Despite its unmissable size, we know surprisingly little about one of the ocean’s most enigmatic creatures: the giant squid. This week, scientists revealed that giant squid around the world are essentially identical, despite individual animals looking very different. Dr Tom Gilbert from the Natural History Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen explains his evidence that all giant squid belong to a single species.

More evidence of water on Mars; Jupiter's spiky icy moon Europa; GRAIL - The Lunar and Planetary Sciences conference in Texas this week
Paul Rincon, Science Editor of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ News Website joins us to discuss a variety of exciting findings presented at the 4th annual Lunar and Planetary Sciences Conference in Woodlands, Texas.

Tracking landslides using seismographs
Sudden landslides cause devastation and loss of life, often in remote areas. Now scientists have developed a way to monitor landslides using seismographs created by the shock waves from the land’s movement.

3D mobile screens
Inventors have announced the development of pocket-sized 3D technology that could be used in mobile phones. Our reporter Jen Whyntie finds out how we may be able to enjoy three dimensional images on the move and without wearing special glasses.

(Photo credits: Getty Images; Kar Han Tan; NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS; AFP/Getty Images)

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18 minutes

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Sat 23 Mar 2013 22:32GMT

Chapters

  • Giant squid secrets revealed

    All giant squid are just one global species despite individuals looking different.

    Duration: 04:34

  • More evidence of water on Mars; Jupiter’s spiky icy moon Europa; GRAIL

    News from the 4th annual Lunar and Planetary Sciences Conference in Texas.

    Duration: 05:30

  • Tracking landslides using seismographs

    Scientists monitor landslides using seismographs.

    Duration: 03:14

  • 3D mobile screens

    Inventors have develop pocket-sized 3D technology that could be used in mobile phones.

    Duration: 03:34

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  • Thu 21 Mar 2013 19:32GMT
  • Fri 22 Mar 2013 00:32GMT
  • Fri 22 Mar 2013 04:32GMT
  • Fri 22 Mar 2013 11:32GMT
  • Sat 23 Mar 2013 22:32GMT

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