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1. Vampire satnav

Scientists from California in the US and Caracas in Venezuela have discovered why these beasties are able to attack their prey with such accuracy, biting straight into juicy veins every time. It’s because they have sensitive, heat-detecting molecules in the nerve endings on their noses. When it’s time for a blood meal – almost every day for them to stay alive – they’re able to strike the right spot and never miss
 
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