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Haleakala: House of the Sun
Photographer Dan Douglas captured gourgeous images of Haleakala, the world's largest dormant volcano. July 15, 2013
New Neptune Moon Discovered
A new Neptune has been discovered orbiting Neptune. This is the 14th known moon to be circling Neptune. July 15, 2013
DARPA Unveils Menacing Six-Foot-Two, 330 Pound Atlas Robot
DARPA has unveiled a menacing six-foot-two, 320 pound robot named Atlas. It has 28 hydraulically actuated joints. July 14, 2013
Baby Pudu, World's Smallest Deer, Born at Queens Zoo
A baby southern pudu has been born at the Queens Zoo. The doe weight one pound at birth and will weigh up to 20 pounds as an adult. July 12, 2013
Astronomers Say Azure Blue Exoplanet HD 189733b is Not Like Earth
Astronomers say exoplanet HD 189733b is blue like Earth, but this is about all it has in common with Earth. July 11, 2013
Ancient Forest Found Off Coast of Alabama
A primeval Bald Cypress forest up to 80,000 years old has been found off the coast of Alabama. July 11, 2013
7 Year Study Finds Greater Prairie Chickens Not Greatly Affected by Wind Power
A seven year study has found that greater prairie chickens are not greatly affected by wind power. July 11, 2013
New Snow Scorpionfly Species Discovered in Alaska
A new species of snow scorpionfly has been discovered in Alaska July 11, 2013
Astronaut Karen Nyberg Demonstrates How She Washes Her Hair in Space
Astronaut Karen Nyberg shows how she washes her hair while she aboard the International Space Station. It's not easy, but her hair does look great. July 10, 2013
New Herb Species Discovered in Malaysia
A new perennial herb species from Malaysia has been described in the journal PhytoKeys July 10, 2013
Scientists Say Earthworm Poo Could Provide Window Into Past Climates
Scientists say earthworm poo could provide a window into past climates. July 10, 2013
Astronomers Witness Birth of the Milky Way's Most Massive Star
Astronomers say they have witnessed the birth of the Milky Way's most massive star. July 10, 2013
Spider Frightens Meteorologist During Live Broadcast
A meteorologist was frightened by a spider on the outside weather camera. July 9, 2013
Astronomers Detect First Radio Bursts Originating From Galaxies Beyond the Milky Way
Astronomers have announced that they have detected the first radio bursts originating from galaxies beyond our own Milky Way. July 9, 2013
Researchers Develop Method for 3D Printing of Liquid Metals at Room Temperature
Researchers have developed a methof or 3D printing of liquid metals at room temperature. July 9, 2013
Feet of a Sphinx Statue Found at Archaeological Dig in Israel
Researchers have found the feet of a Sphinx statue at an archaeological dig in Israel. July 9, 2013
Well Preserved Baby Woolly Mammoth Goes on Display in Tokyo
A well preserved baby woolly mammoth goes on display in Tokyo this month. July 9, 2013
Video: SpaceX's Reusable Grasshopper Rocket Completes 325 Meter Test
This video shows SpaceX's reusable Grasshopper rocket completing a successful 325 meter (1066 feet) test. July 8, 2013
Scientists Invent Metallic Bubble Wrap
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new metallic bubble wrap. July 8, 2013
Tropical Storm Chantal Forms East of Windward Islands
Tropical Storm Chantal has formed east of the Windward Islands. This is the third named storm of the 2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season. July 7, 2013