SSR Archives Page 198
East Timor Was Home to the World's Largest Rat
Archaeologists in East Timor have unearthed the bones of the biggest rat that ever lived. July 26, 2010
New Map Depicts Global Forest Heights
NASA reports that scientists have created a new map using NASA satellite data that details the height of he world's forest. July 21, 2010
Robotic Fish Could Lure Other Fish From Danger
Maurizio Porfiri, an Assistant Professor of Engineering at the Polytechnic Institute of NYU, believes a robotic fish may one day help lure schools fish out of danger areas like those created by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. July 20, 2010
Scientists Stunned by 'Alfred Hitchcock' Lutetia Asteroid Photograph
The European Space Agency's Rosetta spacecraft recently beamed back close-up photographs of asteroid Asteroid 21 Lutetia, which NASA describes as "an ancient, cratered relic from the dawn of the solar system. July 16, 2010
How to Beat the Grip of a Rip Current
Hempstead Town lifeguards to beachgoers at Point Lookout Beach how to surive a rip current. July 15, 2010
Tiny Fly Brains Are High Speed Motion Computers
Tiny fly brains can process visual movements in only fractions of a second. July 14, 2010
CDC: 5% of Key West Residents Exposed to Dengue
The CDC is estimating that at least 5% off Key West residents have been exposed to dengue. July 13, 2010
Study Finds Lucky Charms Can Boost Performance
Many athletes are very superstitious. July 13, 2010
Kayaker Captures Footage of Huge Basking Shark
Kayaker Craig Whalley captured this great footage of a huge basking shark off the Isle of Man. July 12, 2010
Study: Exceptionally Long Heat Waves Could Become Commonplace During Next 30 Years
A new study by Stanford University climate scientists indicates that exceptionally long heat waves could become commonplace in the United States in the next 30 years. July 10, 2010
Saber-Toothed Cats Likely Pinned Prey With Exceptionally Strong Forelimbs
Saber-toothed cats (Smilodon fatalis) are best known for their huge canines, but a new study found the predators also had exceptionally strong forelimbs for pinning prey. July 9, 2010
FDA Warns Against Using Qualaquin to Treat Leg Cramps
The U. July 8, 2010
Newly Discovered Pancake Batfish Lives in Gulf Oil Spill Region
A newly discovered species of batfish, Halieutichthys intermedius, lives in the waters completely encompassed by the Gulf oil spill. July 8, 2010
Researchers Believe Romantic Love is an Addiction
LiveScience. July 8, 2010
Sandbonis Being Used to Clean Oil Covered Beaches
The AP reports that Gulf Coast crews are using sand-sifting machines called Sandbonis to help clean beaches that are covered in oil because of the BP oil disaster. July 7, 2010
Marine Scientists Discover Rare Enteropneust Acorn Worms in Atlantic Ocean
Scientists discovered different varities of the Enteropneust acorn worm during a search of deep-sea life in the Atlantic Ocean. July 7, 2010
Researchers at Harvard and MIT Create Origami Robots
Researchers at Harvard and MIT have created self-folding sheets. July 6, 2010
The Rise of Frankensalmon: FDA Considers Approving Genetically Modified Salmon
The FDA is considering approving the sale of genetically modified salmon for Americans to eat for the first time. AquaBounty is the company behind the salmon. July 5, 2010
Dr. Michio Kaku Talks Back to the Future Science
CNN decided today was a good day to interview a theoretical physicist about the science in Back to the Future II. July 5, 2010
The Chemistry of Fireworks
The video features demonstrations by fireworks expert John A. July 4, 2010