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Carved Stone Crocodile Discovered at Ancient Site in Oaxaca
Archaeologists have found a carved stone crocodile at an ancient site in Oaxaca, Mexico. September 3, 2016
Fossil of New Pterosaur Species Discovered in South America
The fossil of a previously unknown pterosaur species has been discovered in the Patagonia region of South America. September 1, 2016
SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Explodes on Launch Pad at Cape Canaveral
A SpaceX rocket exploded on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral. There was a mission scheduled for later today. September 1, 2016
New Species of Snailfish Discovered in Bering Sea
Several new species of snailfish have been discovered on the seafloor of the Bering Sea. August 29, 2016
Scientists Complete Yearlong Mars Simulation in Hawaii
Scientists have completed a yearlong Mars simulation. They lived in a dome on Mauna Loa, Hawaii for the entire period. August 28, 2016
Dragonfly 44 Galaxy Consists Almost Entirely of Dark Matter
Astronomers say Dragonfly 44 is a dark Milky Way sized galaxy that consists almost entirely of dark matter. August 28, 2016
Prices for EpiPen Have Surged Nearly 500% Since 2009
The cost of the EpiPen has surged nearly 500% since 2009 making it hard for families to afford. August 27, 2016
Planet Found in Habitable Zone Around Nearest Star to Earth
Astronomers have found a planet with a mass similar to that of Earth in the habitable zone around Proxima Centauri, the nearest star to our Sun August 24, 2016
World's Longest Aircraft Slowly Crashes During Second Test Flight
The World's Longest Aircraft slowly crashed during its second test flight. It sustained damage to the cockpit. August 24, 2016
New Species of Extinct Australian Marsupial Lion Named after Sir David Attenborough
A newly identified species of extinct Australian marsupial lion named after Sir David Attenborough. August 23, 2016
Ancient Teotihuacan Residents May Have Raised Rabbits
Residents of the pre-Hispanic Mexican city of Teotihuacan may have bred rabbits and hares say researchers. August 23, 2016
Fossil Evidence of Ancient Vampire Amoebas Discovered in Grand Canyon
Ancient vampire microbes that drilled into the walls over their prey have been discovered in the Grand Canyon. August 22, 2016
Newly Discovered Mirrorbellies Fish May Communicate With Light That Shines From Their Bellies
Two newly discovered species of deep-sea mirrorbellies fish may communicate using light that shines from under their bellies. August 19, 2016
Study Finds Zika Virus May Also Impact Adult Brain Cells
A new study in mice has found that the Zika vrius may also be able to infect human adult brain cells. August 18, 2016
Purple Stubby Squid Spotted off the Coast of California
A purple stubby squid was spotted off the coast of California by the E/V Nautilus. August 17, 2016
Rare Montserrat Tarantula Spiderlings Hatch at Chester Zoo
Montserrat tarantulas have hatched at the Chester Zoo. This is the first time the spiderlings have hatched in captivity. August 15, 2016
New Golden Tree Ant Species from Hong Kong
Scientists have identified a new species of Golden Tree Ant from Hong Kong. It is named Paratopula bauhinia. August 14, 2016
Wall Climbing Robots Weave Hammock-like Structure
Wall climbing weaved a hammock like structure for the University of Stuttgart. August 13, 2016
Study Finds Greenland Sharks Live for Hundreds of Years
A study has found Greenland sharks live for hundreds of years. They are the longest living vertebrate. August 12, 2016
New Earth Snake Species Discovered in Mexico
A new species of orange and black earth snake has been discovered in east-central Mexico. August 12, 2016