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Astronomers Discover New Dwarf Planet Beyond Neptune
Astronomers have discovered a new dwarf planet beyond Neptune. It is named 2015 RR245. July 11, 2016
Robot Used to Kill Dallas Shooter Was the Remotec Andros Mark V-A1
The robot that carried the bomb that killed the Dallas shooter was the the Remotec Andros Mark V-A1. July 11, 2016
Transylvania Dwarf Duck-Billed Dinosaur Had a Facial Tumor
A dwarf duck-billed dinosaur from Transylvania suffered from a facial tumor July 9, 2016
Ancient Ostrich Relative Lived in North America 50 Million Years Ago
An ancient ostrich relative lived in North America 50 million years ago. July 9, 2016
NASA Plans Winged Aerobot to Explore Titan
Global Aerospace Corporation announced that it has been selected to develop a Winged Aerobot to explore Saturn's moon Titan. July 9, 2016
Two New Species of Bamboo Worms Identified
A new genus and two new species of bamboo worms have been identified. The worms have elongated segments. July 8, 2016
Newly Discovered Planet HD 131399Ab Has Three Suns
Astronomers have discovered a new planet that is in a triple star system. July 7, 2016
New Tarantula Species Named After Author Gabriel Garcia Marquez
A newly discovered tarantula has been named after author Gabriel Garcia Marquez. It is named Kankuamo marquezi July 6, 2016
Ghostly Eel-like Fish Encountered During Marianas Expedition
Researchers on the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer recorded video footage of a rare eel-like ghostfish in the Marianas. July 6, 2016
Camouflaged Insects Found in 100 Million Year Old Amber Fossils
100 million year old amber fossils show that ancient insects also used camouflage to hide from prey or predators. July 6, 2016
Juno Will Use Nine Science Instruments to Study Jupiter
Juno will use its payload of nine science instruments to study the planet Jupiter. It arrived in orbit around Jupiter on July 4th July 6, 2016
Researchers Build Salamander Robot With 3D-Printed Bones and Motorized Joints
Researchers have built a salamander robot that swims and walks like a salamander. July 5, 2016
New Weevil Discovered in Subtropical Forest in China
Scientists have discovered a new weevil in China. It eats the seeed in the pods of a shrubby legume. July 5, 2016
Galaxy Kiso 5639 Resembles a Skyrocket in Hubble Image
Hubble has captured imagery of Kiso 5639 which is known as the Skyrocket galaxy. June 30, 2016
First Sleeper Goby Cavefish Discovered in Western Hemisphere
Researchers have discovered a new species of goby cavefish in Western Hemisphere. It is called the Oaxaca Cave Sleeper. June 30, 2016
New Spider Species Discovered in Central Spain
A new spider species has been discovered living in Holm oaks trees in central Spain. June 29, 2016
New Species of Giant Amphibious Centipede Discovered
Scientists have discovered the first giant centipede species that can swim and walk underwater. June 28, 2016
New Blind Planthopper Discovered in a Brazilian Cave
A new blind planthopper species and genus has been discovered in a Brazilian cave. June 28, 2016
Scientists Discover Huge Helium Gas Field
Scientists say they have discovered a huge helium gas field using a new exploration technique. It is trapped within the Tanzanian East African Rift Valley. June 27, 2016
Astronomers Discover Youngest Fully Formed Exoplanet Ever Detected
Astronomers using NASA's Kepler Space Telescope have discovered the youngest fully formed exoplanet ever detected to date. June 27, 2016