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Atlas Robot Jumps Over Log and Bounds Up High Steps
Boston Dynamics is making it harder for humans to get away from its Atlas robot. October 17, 2018
MobiLimb: Robotic Finger for Smartphones and Tablets
This robotic finger can be added to a smartphone to give it a limb. It is called MobiLimb. October 11, 2018
CNN Video Shows Devastation Over Mexico Beach
CNN's Brooke Baldwin toured Mexico Beach in a helicopter to get a first look at the massive devastation caused by Hurricane Michael in Mexico Beach, Florida. October 11, 2018
Camouflaged Plants in South-West China Resemble Rocks
Study finds camouflaged plants in south-west china can resemble rocks with different colors in different locations. June 6, 2018
Researchers Envision Four Climate Change Scenarios for Civilization-Planet Systems
Researchers from the University of Rochester have come up with four climate change scenarios for civilization-planet systems. June 5, 2018
Easter Islanders Used Rope and Ramps to Put Giant Hats on Statues
Researchers have discovered the Easter islanders used a parbuckling technique to get the giant red hats on the top of the famous Easter Island statues. June 4, 2018
What is Brackish Water?
Information about brackish water and where it can be found. Estuaries are known for having brackish water as are bodies of water near salt deposits. May 31, 2018
Robotic Falcon Designed to Help Reduce Bird Strikes Near Airports
Researchers have developed a robotic falcon that was created to help reduce bird strikes near airports. May 31, 2018
Samara Polytech Research Create the Glaideron
Researchers from Samara Polytech have created a semi-autonomous aeronautic marine device called the Glaideron May 30, 2018
Study Finds Deer Tick Populations on the Rise in Indiana
Ticks that carry Lyme disease and other illnesses are spreading into Indiana and the Midwest states. May 25, 2018
Ancient Reptile Named Captorhinus Had Detachable Tail for Escaping Predators
An ancient reptile named Captorhinus had a detachable tail it could use to escape predators. March 8, 2018
Scientists Observe Newly Hatched Dumbo Octopus
Scientists have observed and filmed a dumbo octopus hatching from its egg for the first time. February 20, 2018
Pigcasso the Painting Pig
Pigcasso is a pig that paints for a living. The paintings help support Pigcasso's home at the Farm Sanctuary SA. February 19, 2018
Robot Dog Opens Door For Another Robot Dog
A robot dog can now open a door for another robot dog thanks to new technology developed by Boston Dynamics. February 13, 2018
Newly Discovered Millipede Comes in More Color Combinations Than Any Other
A newly discovered millipede comes in numerous different color combinations. It is also covered in cyanide. January 27, 2018
Video: Deep Sea Jellyfish Resembles Exploding Firework
The amazing looking Halitrephes maasi jellyfish resembles an exploding firework. It was encountered by the E/V Nautilus research vessel. January 18, 2018
Dinosaur Discovered in China had Iridescent Feathers like a Hummingbird
Scientists have discovered the fossil of a dinosaur in China that had rainbow coloring. It had iridescent feathers like a hummingbird. January 15, 2018
Fossil of Giant Extinct Burrowing Bat Found in New Zealand
Researchers have a discovered the fossil of a previously unknown giant burrowing bat species in New Zealand. January 11, 2018
Exoplanet WASP-18b Has a Smothering Stratosphere Dominated by Carbon Monoxide
NASA says there are no signs of water on WASP-18b and the stratosphere is loaded with carbon monoxide. December 4, 2017
Mariana Snailfish is the Deepest Known Fish
The Mariana snailfish has been named the deepest fish in the ocean. It thrives at depths of up to 8,000 meters. November 29, 2017