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Nursery web spider uses legs to 'sniff out' its partners

Male nursery web spiders (Pisaura mirabilis) use the sense of smell in their legs to find mates. Researchers at the University of Greifswald used an electron microscope to discover "olfactory hairs" on the legs of adult males. Behavioral studies prove it: these hairs help the

Africa: The Resurgence of Coups in Africa

[Liberian Observer] In recent years, Africa has witnessed a troubling resurgence of coups, with military takeovers disrupting governance and reversing democratic progress across the continent. From Mali in 2020 to Guinea-Bissau in November 2025, and most recently Madagascar in

Beatles Biopic Series ‘Hamburg Days’ Set at BBC

Beatlemania is back at the BBC. The broadcaster has acquired “Hamburg Days,” an upcoming six-part drama series about the Beatles’ early career in the ’60s, from Turbine Studios for BBC One and iPlayer. “Hamburg Days” — developed by “Generation War” producer Benjamin Benedict