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Miami Local Statement for Cat 5 Hurricane Irma Gives Dire Warnings
The local statement from the National Weather Service out of Miami gives dire warnings for the potential impacts from incoming category 5 hurricane Irma. September 7, 2017
New Crab Species is Covered in Star-Shaped Tubercles
A newly discovered species of crab is covered in star-shaped tubercles. The crab species has been found in Taiwan and the Philippines. August 29, 2017
Eye Disease Transmitting Oriental Eye Fly Found in China
Scientists have found a fly capable of transmitting conjunctivitis and other eye diseases in China for the first. New grass fly species were also discovered. August 24, 2017
Yellow Sea Snake in Nighttime Ambush Posture
This yellow sea snake is pictured in its nightly ambush posture. It was recently identified as a new subspecies. August 23, 2017
Australian Teen Left Bleeding After Rare Attack by Sea Fleas
An Australian teenager was left with bloody feet after being attacked by sea fleas at an Austrlian beach. He had been wading in the cold water. August 7, 2017
Insect Inspired LAURON Robot Designed for Planetary Exploration
This insect inspired robot called Lauron was designed for planetary exploration. It was developed at FZI August 1, 2017
New Orinoco Fish Species Named After Singer Enya
Scientists have named a new species of fish after the singer Enya. The fish was discovered in the Orinoco region. July 19, 2017
Scientists Invent Scorpion Milking Machine
Scientists have invented a scorpion milking machine to more easily extract scorpion venom. It can fit up to four scorpions at a time. July 16, 2017
Google's DeepMind AI Learns How to Walk
Google's DeepMind AI has been learning how to walk. It guides figures - including a human-like figure - through simulated plains and obstacle courses. July 14, 2017
NASA's Juno Spacecraft Captures Best Images of Jupiter's Great Red Spot
NASA's Juno spacecraft has captured the best images yet of Jupiter's Great Red Spot. The images were taken during Juno's flyby on July 10th. July 13, 2017
Fire Ants Build Sinking Eiffel Towers When Trying to Escape
Scientists observe fire ants building sinking Eiffel towers when attempting to escape and they need to move vertically. July 12, 2017
Study Finds Praying Mantises Kill and Eat Small Birds
A recent study has found that many species of praying mantises around the world hunt, kill and eat small birds. July 5, 2017
Researchers Investigate Explosion of Sea Pickles off Northwest Coast
Researchers are investigating an explosion in the population of sea pickles off the Northwest coast. Sea pickles are also known as pyrosomes. July 5, 2017
Ancient Giant Croc-like Creature Had Serrated Teeth Like T. Rex
An ancient giant crocodile-like creature from Madagascar had serrated teeth like T. rex. It lived in Madagascar around 170 million years ago. July 4, 2017
Rat Lungworm Found Throughout Florida Say Scientists
Researchers from the University of Florida have discovered the rat lungworm nematode is found throughout Florida. June 28, 2017
Ancient Wasp Species Discovered in Amber Named After Ziggy Stardust
An ancient was species discovered in Burmese amber has been named after David Bowie's alter ego Ziggy Stardust. June 26, 2017
Grizzly Bears Help Test Durability of Outdoor Products
Grizzly bears are helping to test the durability of outdoor products at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center. June 22, 2017
Japanese Scientists Build a Dance Teacher Robot
Researchers at Tokohu University have created a dance instructor robot. June 21, 2017
Scientists Plan to Destroy Weeds With Laser Equipped Robots
German scientists are developing lasers that will help kill weeds. The lasers will be carried by robots. June 19, 2017
Newly Discovered Russian Pliosaur Named After Mongolian Water Spirit
A new genus and species of pliosaur has been named after a Mongolian water spirit. June 17, 2017