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Smart Trash Can Moves Autonomously to Catch Your Trash
Engineer Minoru Kurata created the Smart Trash Can, which can move autonomously to catch your trash. February 19, 2013
New Scorpion Species Discovered Near Tucson, Arizona
A new species of scorpion was discovered near the Santa Catalina Mountains in southern Arizona. February 19, 2013
NASA Says Russian Meteor Was Largest Since Tunguska
NASA says the meteor that disintegrated in the skies over Chelyabinsk, Russia on 10:20:26 p. February 18, 2013
FDA Approves Artificial Retina
The FDA has approved an artificial retina that could restore sight to many people. February 16, 2013
Robo Sally Finds and Disables IEDs, Checks Driver IDs at Security Checkpoint
Researchers from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory are working on Robo Sally, a Bimanual Dexterous Robotic Platform that can locate and disable Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). February 16, 2013
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Russian Meteor Strike
A meteor hit Russia's Chelyabinsk region early this morning injuring 500 people. February 15, 2013
At Least 500 People Injured During Meteor Shower in Central Russia
A meteor shower has injured at least 500 people in central Russia after sparking an explosion. February 15, 2013
Japanese Scientist Build Robotic Rat to Depress Lab Rats
Lab rats already have to endure many experiments in order for humans to learn new things. February 13, 2013
Scientists Make Nano-Cupid for Valentine's Day
Brigham Young University (BYU) researchers made a tiny nano-cupid for Valentine's Day. February 12, 2013
Researchers Developing Robotic Boats That Join Together to Form Bridge or Landing Strips
The Daily Pennsylvanian reports that University of Pennsylvania researchers have developed small robotic boats that can join together to form a large flat structure. February 11, 2013
Huge Spider Colony in Brazil Makes it Look LIke It is Raining Spiders
Here is an interesting video coming out of Brazil. February 8, 2013
Protostellar Object LRLL 54361 Emits Strobe-like Flashes
Astronomers using NASA's Spitzer and Hubble space telescopes have discovered that protostellar object LRLL 54361 unleashes a burst of light every 25 to 34 days. February 8, 2013
Agile Little Crazyflie Nano Quadcopter Weighs Just 19 Grams
Crazyflie is an impressive little 19 gram quadcopter. February 8, 2013
Scientists Discover Aphids Usually Land Feet First When They Fall
Scientists have discovered that aphids have a cat-like skill. February 8, 2013
Researchers Create 3-D Images of Living Cells Using Holographic Microscopy
Researchers from Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a device that can create 3-D images of living cells - and track their reactions to stimuli - without requiring contrast dyes or fluorophores. February 7, 2013
Amateur and Professional Astronomers Create Photo Illustration of M106 Spiral Galaxy
Amateur and professional astronomers partnered to create this stunning photo illustration of spiral galaxy M106, which is located 23. February 6, 2013
Tokyo Zoo Trains for Zebra Escape
Zoos in Japan run safety drills to prepare themselves for possible animal escapes. February 6, 2013
10 New Specices of Semi-Aquatic Earthworms Discovered in Thailand
Researchers have discovered 10 new species of semi-aquatic freshwater earthworms in Thailand. February 6, 2013
Scientists Plan to Build Nanostructure Cages for Living Cells
Researchers from the Vienna University of Technology, led by Aleksandr Ovsianikov, have revealed plans to build microstructures that contain embedded living cells. February 5, 2013
Spider Rock Nests Fail to Protect Juvenile Spiders From Predator Wasps
Zodarion styliferum, a species of ant-eating spider, makes the little igloo-shaped rock nests pictured above to protect juvenile spiders. February 4, 2013