SSR Archives Page 185
Phoenix Haboobs Expected to Cause Spike in Valley Fever Cases
The large haboob that hit Phoenix on July 5th caused power outages, canceled flights and spread dust around the city. July 24, 2011
Grand Cayman Blue Iguana Recovery Program Helping to Save Reptile
The Blue Iguana Recovery Program is close to succeeding, which is a rarity in conservation efforts. July 23, 2011
Gamera the Tortoise Mobile Again After Leg Replaced With Wheel
Gamera the Tortoise is able to move around again thanks to a wheel he now has for a leg. July 23, 2011
Final Atlantis Landing Brings End to NASA's Space Shuttle Era
NASA's amazing 30-year-long Space Shuttle era came to an end early this morning with the final landing of Atlantis at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. July 21, 2011
Great White Jumps in Shark Research Boat
A team of researchers from Oceans Research was conducting a survey of shark populations off the coast of South Africa when a great white shark jumped in their boat. July 21, 2011
Odd Cretaceous Insect Had Mayfly, Dragonfly and Praying Mantis Parts
German scientists at the Stuttgart Natural History Museum have discovered a a new insect order from the Lower Cretaceous of South America. July 20, 2011
Six New Species of Eucalantica Micro-Moths Discovered
Six new species of Eucalantica micro-moths have been discovered. July 19, 2011
Male African Cichlid Fish Can Rapidly Switch On Idle Reproductive Systems When Need Arises
In an African cichlid fish society only the dominant male reproduces. July 18, 2011
Timelapse Video Reveals Electric Face in Embryonic Tadpole
Biologists at Tufts University report that bioelectrical signals are necessary for normal head and facial formation in an organism. July 18, 2011
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County's New Dinosaur Hall Opens
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County has opened its new, 14,000-square-foot Dinosaur Hall. July 17, 2011
Wasp Cocoons Found in Dinosaur Egg Fossil
Researchers in Argentina have found well preserved fossils of insect cocoons inside 70 million year old fossils of titanosaur sauropod eggs. July 16, 2011
Researchers Find Way to Make Tons of Human-Based Gelatin for Use in Gel Caps, Marshmallows and Candy
Here is a story that is likely to lead to many Soylent Green comments. July 15, 2011
Researchers Find Synchronous Flashing Helps Female Fireflies Recognize Suitable Mates
In some firefly species the bioluminescent flashing between males occurs synchronically. July 14, 2011
A Dozen Underwater Volcanoes Discovered Near Antarctica
Scientists from British Antarctic Survey (BAS) discovered previously unknown volcanoes in the ocean waters around the remote South Sandwich Islands. July 12, 2011
Adorable Baby Pygmy Hippo Plays With His Mom
Sapo is an adorable baby pygmy hippo at the ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, a wildlife conservation park in Bedfordshire, England. July 9, 2011
Report: Fishers on the Decline in California
A new study has found that the density of fishers - a house-cat sized member of the weasel family - decreased by 73% in Northwestern California between 1998 and 2005. July 9, 2011
Study Finds Old Spiders Spin Less Perfect Webs
New research shows that spiders weave less perfect webs as they age. July 8, 2011
Four New Species of Jewel Beetles Discovered
A team of researchers from the Czech University of Life Sciences discovered four new species of jewel beetles (Buprestidae) from Southeastern Asia. July 8, 2011
Giant Hogweed Invades New York. Noxious 12-Foot Weed Can Cause Scarring and Blindness
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) is warning residents not to touch the Giant hogweed, a Federally listed noxious weed invading the state. July 7, 2011
Wormbot Could Wiggle Its Way Into Damaged Buildings During Rescue Operations
Dr Jordan Boyle, a University of Leeds researcher built a large robotic worm that can wiggle its way around obstacles. July 7, 2011