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Preview: New Scientist Magazine – Dec 17, 2022

ISSUE 3417 | MAGAZINE COVER DATE: 17 December 2022 | New Scientist

New Scientist (December 17, 2022) issue:

How reindeer eyes change colour in winter to help them see in the dark

It turns out reindeers’ amazing night vision is thanks to a strange ‘mirror’ in their eyes called the tapetum lucidum that is extra sensitive to UV light

How a US civil war shipwreck became a template for marine conservation

The USS Monitor, an iconic piece of military history, sank 160 years ago. Now a marine sanctuary, the wreck has become an unlikely testbed for ocean conservation

NASA’s asteroid redirection spacecraft was a smashing success in 2022

The Double Asteroid Redirection Test aimed to change the orbit of the space rock Dimorphos, and it did so perfectly

National Geographic: The Bermuda Triangle Myth

The Bermuda Triangle, also known as the Devil’s Triangle, is an urban legend focused on a loosely-defined region in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean where a number of aircraft and ships are said to have disappeared under mysterious circumstances. 

For centuries, scientists have struggled to explain why hundreds of ships disappear when they reach the Bermuda Triangle. This area in the Atlantic Ocean is home to approximately 300 vessels, with several of these ships capsizing under mysterious circumstances. Today, experts are diving into these crystal clear waters to visit some of the abandoned shipwrecks and determine why they never made it to dry land.

Travel Guide: Diving & Exploring In ‘Bermuda’

Explore the rich history and culture that Bermuda has to offer with Bermuda local, Weldon Wade. From diving in the ocean blue with Guardians of The Reef and snorkeling at John Smith’s Bay, to experiencing the pink sand at Jobson’s Code and the delicious seafood at Wahoo’s Bistro and Patio – there is so much to see and experience at this beautiful destination.

Video timeline: 0:00​ Introduction 0:29​ About Weldon Wade 1:27​ Snorkeling at John Smith’s Bay 2:12​ Visit Jobson’s Code 2:44​ Eat at Wahoo’s Bistro and Patio 3:43​ Diving with Guardians of The Reef 4:47​ Shipwrecks along Bermuda’s South Shore 6:56​ Conclusion

Bermuda is a British island territory in the North Atlantic Ocean known for its pink-sand beaches such as Elbow Beach and Horseshoe Bay. Its massive Royal Naval Dockyard complex combines modern attractions like the interactive Dolphin Quest with maritime history at the National Museum of Bermuda. The island has a distinctive blend of British and American culture, which can be found in the capital, Hamilton.