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The Flypaper Clock Generates Power by Eating Flies
This video shows a clock that eats flies. February 22, 2011
Firefall at Yosemite National Park
A trick of light makes the 2,000 foot Horsetail Falls appear like a waterfall is actually lava flowing over the cliff. February 21, 2011
Tiny Robots Compete in World's First Full Robot Marathon
Three small two-legged robots and one wheeled robot will compete in the world's first full robot marathon in Osaka in Western Japan. February 17, 2011
February 2011 U.S. Blizzard from Space
Here is a satellite photograph of the February 2011 blizzard in the U.S. February 4, 2011
Video: Western Lowland Gorilla at Taronga Zoo Walks Like a Human
A gorilla at Australia's Taronga Zoo in Sydney likes to walk around upright on his hind legs. January 29, 2011
Vodka Eyeballing is a Dangerous New Viral Trend
A new trend among young drinkers is "Vodka Eyeballing" -- taking vodka shots to the eye. January 27, 2011
Rescued Bald Eaglet Raised With Help of Eagle Puppet
The non-profit American Eagle Foundation announced that one of the two eggs that it rescued from a lighting tower nest at the Orioles' spring training ballpark in Sarasota, Florida has hatched. January 27, 2011
Western Lowland Gorilla Likes to Walk Like a Human
A Western Lowland gorilla at Port Lympne Wild Animal Park in Kent, England apparently loves to walk around like a human. January 22, 2011
Researchers Discover New Species of Giant Crayfish in Stream in Southern Tennessee
Two aquatic biologists have discovered a new species of giant crayfish in a Tennessee stream. January 19, 2011
Cross-eyed Opossum Named Heidi Becomes Internet Sensation
Heidi, a cross-eyed opossum, has become a star in Germany. January 12, 2011
Three Rare White Lion Cubs Shown to Public at Beunos Aires Zoo
Three rare white lions cubs were shown to the public for the first time at the Buenos Aires Zoo. January 5, 2011
NASA: 2012 is the Most Absurd Science Fiction Film Ever Made
NASA has named Roland Emmerich's disaster film, 2012, as the most absurd sci-fi film ever made. January 4, 2011
5,000 Blackbirds Fall Dead from the Sky in Beebe, Arkansas
CNN reports that thousands of birds fell from the sky in Beebe, Arkansas just before midnight on New Year's Eve. January 2, 2011
Tiny Pseudoscorpion Discovered in Cave Beneath Yosemite National Park
Texas Tech researcher James Cokendolpher is investigating a newly discovered arachnid called Parobisium yosemit. December 8, 2010
NYU Professor Embeds Camera in the Back of His Head
A NYU photography professor had a titanium plate implanted in his skull with a camera attached to it. He later had to have it removed. December 5, 2010
Sugar Glider Dubbed Cutest, Scariest Animal on Earth
Dr. October 28, 2010
The Physics of a Wet Dog Shaking Itself Dry
Watch a video that shows the physics of a wet dog shaking itself dry. October 27, 2010
Incredibly Colorful Ranitomeya Amazonica Discovered in Amazon
The Ranitomeya amazonica is one of the 1,200 new species of plants and vertebrates discovered in the Amazon biome between 1999 and 2009. October 27, 2010
Inwindow Outdoor Launches Urban Tornado Storescape Displays in NYC
Inwindow Outdoor launched cool Urban Tornado displays to coincide with the launch of the Storm Chasers series. October 20, 2010
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Elmo in New Flu PSA
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today that the HHS is joining the Ad Council and Sesame Workshop, to launch a PSA designed to encourage American families and children to take steps to protect themselves from the flu. October 18, 2010