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Scientists Genetically Engineer Glow-in-the-Dark Mosquito Killing Fungus to Produce Spider and Scorpion Venom
Scientists have genetically engineered a glow-in-the-dark mosquito killing fungus to produce toxins from spiders and scorpions. June 15, 2017
Jupiter is the Oldest Planet in our Solar System
Scientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have determined Jupiter is the oldest planet in our solar system. June 14, 2017
Giant Kangaroo-sized Flying Turkeys Once Roamed Australia
Scientists have discovered that a giant flying turkey species once lived in Australia. It weighs about four times as much as a modern brush turkey. June 14, 2017
Amputated Flatworm Regenerated Into Double-Headed Worm While Traveling in Space
Scientists discovered that an amputated flatworm regenerated into a double-headed flatworm during a trip on the Space Station. June 13, 2017
Ancient Snake Species Had Wing-like Projections on its Vertebrae
Researchers have discovered the fossil of an ancient snake species that had wing-like projections from its vertebrae. June 12, 2017
Great Cormorants Can Hear Underwater
Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark have discovered that great cormorants can hear underwater. June 12, 2017
Inflated Hedgehog Treated for Severe Case of Balloon Syndrome
A hedgehog treated by vets for balloon syndrome was twice its normal size. June 11, 2017
Leaky Skin Protects Cane Toads When Sloughing
Researchers have discovered that cane toads have slightly permeable skin that helps them when moulting. June 10, 2017
NASA Unveils Mars Rover Concept Vehicle
NASA unveiled a cool looking black Mars Rover concept vehicle at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex earlier this week. June 10, 2017
Baby Opposite Bird Preserved in 100 Million Year Old Amber
This baby bird was preserved in amber that is around 100 million years old. June 9, 2017
Aztec Ball Court Discovered in Mexico City
Archaeologists have discovered an Aztec Ball Court and temple dedicated to Ehecatl in Mexico City. June 9, 2017
Scientists Make Robotic Backpacks for Dragonflies
Scientists have made robotic backpacks for dragonflies. These backpacks connect to the dragonfly's nervous system making it a steerable drone. June 8, 2017
Japan's Largest Complete Dinosaur Skeleton is a Duck-Billed Dinosaur
The largest complete dinosaur skeleton has been found in Japan. It is of an 8-meter duck-billed dinosaur. June 6, 2017
UC Berkeley Robot Demonstrates Precision Grasping
A new UC Berkeley robot is able to quickly grab and move irregularly shaped objects. It has a 99 percent success rate in picking up and moving unfamiliar objects. June 3, 2017
Cuban Boas Observed Hunting in Groups
Snakes are known as solitary hunters but Cuban boas have been observed hunting bats in groups. June 1, 2017
NASA to Send Solar Probe Directly Into Sun's Atmosphere
NASA has announced a mission that will send a solar probe directly into the atmosphere of the sun. It will launch in summer 2018. May 31, 2017
Faceless Fish Found During Deep Sea Expedition off Australia
Scientists caught a faceless fish during a scientific expedition off Australia. The deep sea fish is thought to be the same species as a fish caught in the 1870s. May 31, 2017
New Glass Frog Species Has Transparent Skin on Its Tummy
A new species of glassfrog has transparent skin covering its chest and tummy, revealing its organs underneath. May 28, 2017
Tree Climbing Goats Help Argan Trees Disperse Seeds
Scientists have discovered that tree climbing goats help trees disperse seeds. The goats eat the fruit but spit out the seeds. May 27, 2017
JunoCam Image Shows Multiple Storms Over Jupiter's South Pole
The JunoCam instrument on NASA's Jupiter spacecraft has revealed multiple oval-shaped storms over Jupiter's south pole. May 27, 2017