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Japanese Volleyball Association Unveils Volleyball Robot
The Japanese Volleyball Association has created a volleyball robot to help players improve their performance. April 16, 2017
Softball-Sized Cave Dwelling Spider Discovered
Researchers have discovered a new species of cave dwelling spider. It is the Sierra Cacachilas wandering spider April 14, 2017
NASA: Ingredients For Life Found at Saturn's Moon Enceladus
NASA has found the ingredients for life at Saturn's moon Enceladus. NASA's Cassini spacecraft discovered hydrogen in the particles spraying from the moon. April 13, 2017
Scientists Discover a Fungus Gnat Paradise in Peruvian Amazon
Scientists have discovered an environment that is a paradise for fungus gnats in the Peruvian Amazon. April 12, 2017
Study Finds Most People Start Eating a Chocolate Bunny With the Ears
Most people (59%) prefer to consume chocolate rabbits by eating the ears first. Only 4% start with the tail or feet. April 10, 2017
Badger Observed Burying an Entire Cow by Itself
Biologists from the University of Utah have observed an American badger burying an entire cow by itself. April 1, 2017
NASA Reveals New Images of Saturn's Moon Pan
NASA has shared new images of Saturn's moon Pan. The shape has been compared to a fried egg, ravioli and empanada by space writers. March 11, 2017
Flippy the Burger-Flipping Robot Begins Work at California Fast Food Chain
Flippy the burger-flipping robot is being used at CaliBurger, a fast-food chain based in California. The robot is from Miso Robitcs. March 9, 2017
Turkeys Walk in a Circle Around a Dead Cat
A group of about twenty turkeys were spotted walking in a circle around a dead cat. March 3, 2017
Boston Dynamics Unveils New Wheeled Robot Named Handle
Boston Dynamics has unveiled a new robot named Handle. The robot moves quickly on its two wheels. It can jump and lift heavy objects. February 28, 2017
SpaceX to Send Private Citizens on a Trip Around the Moon in 2018
SpaceX plans to send private citizens on a trip around the Moon in 2018. SpaceX will use its upcoming Crew Dragon spacecraft. February 27, 2017
NASA Telescope Finds Seven Earth-Sized Planets in Habitable Zone Around a Single Star
Seven Earth-sized planets in the habitable zone have been found around a single star. The system is called TRAPPIST-1 February 22, 2017
Amoeba's Carapace Resembles Gandalf's Wizard Hat
A new species of microorganism has been named after the wizard Gandalf from The Lord of the Rings. The amoeba's carapace resembles the wizard's hat. February 20, 2017
Penguins at Steinhart Aquarium Given Red Hearts for Valentine's Day
Penguins at the Steinhart Aquarium were given red Valentine's Hearts. The penguins carried the hearts off to their nests. February 15, 2017
Candy-Striped Hermit Crab Discovered in Caribbean
The Candy-Striped Hermit Crab is a new hermit crab species that was discovered in the Caribbean by scientists. January 27, 2017
Insect With Triangular Head Preserved in 100 Million Year Old Amber
Scientists have discovered an insect with a triangular head preserved in 100 million year old amber. A new order was created for the unusual insect. January 26, 2017
Doomsday Clock Moved 30 Seconds Closer to Midnight Because of Donald Trump
The Doomsday Clock has been moved 30 second closer to midnight because of President Donald Trump January 26, 2017
World's Largest Banana Collection in Belgium is Adding Potatoes
Belgium is home to the world's largest banana collection. It is now expanding into potatoes. January 23, 2017
Ants Use the Sun for Guidance When Walking Backwards
Scientists have discovered that ants rely on the sun and their memories when walking backwards to their nest. January 19, 2017
New Moth Species Named After Donald Trump
A new species of moth has been named after President-elect Donald J. Trump. January 18, 2017