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Massive Landslide Buries Part of Pacific Coast Highway in Big Sur
A huge landslide described as unprecedented has buried part of the Pacific Coast Highway in Big Sur under tons of rock, dirt and mud. May 23, 2017
Sorting Hat Spider Makes List of Top 10 New Species for 2017
The Sorting Hat Spider is one of the Top 10 New Species for 2017 according to the ESF's International Institute for Species Exploration (IISE) May 22, 2017
New Elfin Mountain Toad Discovered in Southern Vietnam
Scientists have discovered a new species of Elfin mountain toad in the elfin forests in southern Vietnam. May 22, 2017
Cyclops Baby Goat Born in Village in India
This baby goat suffers from cyclopia. It has one large eye in the middle of its forehead. May 20, 2017
Dickinsonia Were Flat Bathmat-Sized Soft-Bodied Creatures That Lived 550 Million Years Ago
Researchers from the University of California, Riverside (UCR) have been studying Dickinsonia, one of the oldest fossil animals. May 17, 2017
Two New Species of African Mole-Rat Discovered
Scientists have discovered two new species of African mole-rat. They are found in Tanzania. May 8, 2017
Ancient Anchor May Have Been From One of Christopher Columbus' Ships
Treasure hunters believe they have found an anchor that belonged to one of Christopher Columbus' ships. May 7, 2017
Study Finds Mosquitoes Crippled by Insecticide Still Bite
Scientists have determined that mosquitoes with only one or two legs remaining can still bite humans. May 5, 2017
Baby Otter Rescued in Arizona
This cute baby otter was rescued in Arizona. It had become separated from its mother and was infested with fleas. May 5, 2017
Tiny New Species of Tree Climbing Crab Discovered in Hong Kong
A new species of tree climbing crab has been discovered in Hong Kong. It is named Haberma tingkok May 5, 2017
NASA Video Shows Cassini Spacecraft's Saturn Dive
NASA releases video showing Cassini spacecraft's dive through the gap betweeen Saturn and its rings. May 4, 2017
MIT Researchers Develop Technology to Measure Walking Speed Using Wireless Signals
MIT researchers develop technology to measure a person's walking speed wirelessly. May 4, 2017
The Boring Company Releases Video of Underground Transportation System
The Boring Company has released a video showing its futuristic vision for an underground highway system. May 4, 2017
Stephen Hawking Warns Humans Have 100 Years to Leave Earth
Stephen Hawking is warning humans have just 100 years left to leave Earth and colonize another planet. May 3, 2017
Mr. Trash Wheel Cleans Baltimore Harbor
Mr. Trash Wheel has been cleaning Baltimore's Inner Harbor since 2014. He has cleared over 1 million pounds of trash. May 3, 2017
Scientists Use CRISPR to Create Red-Eyed Mutant Wasps
Scientists created mutant wasps with red eyes using CRISPR gene-slicing technology. April 25, 2017
Ancient Sea Scorpion Slashed Prey With Serrated Tail Spine
The ancient sea scorpion grew up to three meters in length and attacked using its serrated tail spine. April 25, 2017
Google Unveils New Version of Google Earth With 3D Views
Google has unveiled a new version of Google Earth with 3D views. It also has a spinning globe. April 19, 2017
U.S. Navy Tests New Submarine Steam Suits
The U.S. Navy has been testing new steam suits. The suits protect sailors from steam-leaks on nuclear-powered submarines. April 18, 2017
Astronomers Use ALMA to Investigate DeeDee Planetary Body
Astronomers are using ALMA to learn more about the planetary body named DeeDee, a recently discovered far-flung member of our solar system. April 18, 2017