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Zebrafish Want to Hang Out With 3-D Robotic Models of Themselves Say Scientists
Scientists have determined that zebrafish want to hang out with moving 3-D robotic models of themselves. October 25, 2016
New Pea Crab Species Named After Two-Faced Roman God Janus
A new pea crab species Serenotheres janus was discovered inside a date mussel October 24, 2016
Newly Discovered Millipede Species Has 414 Legs, 200 Poison Glands and Four Penises
Scientists have discovered a new millipede species in a California cave. It has 414 legs and four penises. October 24, 2016
Astronomers and Citizen Scientists Discover Oldest Known Planet-Forming Disk
Astronomers have found a star with the oldest known circumstellar disk. The red dwarf star is about 45 million years old. October 21, 2016
Termitologists Discover New Termite Species in Colombia
A new termite species has been discovered in Colombia. It has been named after a fictional town in a Gabriel García Marquez novel. October 21, 2016
Amazonian Frog's Skin Contains Chemicals That Mimic Ant Pheromones
An Amazonian frog has chemicals on its skin that mimics ant pheromones and lets it live among the ants. October 20, 2016
Zebrafish Embryo Selfie Wins 2016 Nikon Small World Competition
This microscopic image of a zebrafish embryo won the 2016 Nikon Small World Competition. It was taken by Dr. Oscar Ruiz. October 19, 2016
Kengoro Robot Does Push-ups and Sweats
Kengoro is a robot that can do pushups and sweat. The sweat helps cool the robot. October 18, 2016
Tiny Ancient Crocodile Relative Had Mammal-Like Teeth
Scientists have discovered the fossil of an ancient crocodile relative that had mammal-like teeth. October 13, 2016
Ancient Wingless Wasp Preserved in 100 Million Year Old Amber
Scientists have discovered an ancient wingless wasp preserved in 100 million year old amber. Researchers created a new family for the unique wasp. October 13, 2016
MIT Engineers Developing Beaver-Inspired Wetsuits
MIT researchers are developing wetsuits inspired by beavers. They have developed fur-like rubbery pelts. October 12, 2016
Earliest Beardogs Lived in Texas 38 Million Years Ago
Scientists have identified fossils of the earliest and most primitive members of the beardog family. October 11, 2016
Rare Venomous Sea Snake Discovered in Iranian Coastal Waters
Scientists have discovered that a rare venomous sea snake also inhabits the Iranian coastal waters off the western Gulf of Oman. October 10, 2016
Category Four Hurricane Matthew Expected to Cause Widespread Devastation From Florida to North Carolina
Hurricane Matthew is expected to run along the coast of eastern Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina causing potentially catastrophic damage. October 6, 2016
Massive Destruction in Jeremie, Haiti from Hurricane Matthew
Aerial footage has revealed massive destruction in Jeremie, Haiti from Hurricane Matthew. Less than 1% of houses remain standing. October 6, 2016
Scientists Discover Rainbow Boa Preying on a Vampire Bat
Scientists have discovered a rainbow boa preying on a vampire bat. This is the first video evidence of snakes predating on large vampire bats. October 4, 2016
Publix and Sprouts Helping Chapul Cricket Bars Go Mainstream
Chapul makes cricket protein bars. September 29, 2016
Crane Fly With Double-Barreled Penis Discovered in Australia
A crane fly with a double-barreled penis has been discovered in Australia. It is a new genus and species. September 29, 2016
Scientists Virtually Unwrap Severely Damaged Ancient En-Gedi Scroll
Scientists have virtually unwrapped and read a severely damaged ancient scroll known as the En-Gedi scroll. September 28, 2016
Arthropod Ancestor Had Mouth Like Sarlacc from Star Wars
An ancient arthropod ancestor had a mouth like Sarlacc from Star Wars. September 27, 2016