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NASA Uses Satellites to Track Volcanic Ash
NASA is using satellites to track volcanic ash. The NASA/NOAA/DoD Suomi NPP satellite maps the concentration of sulfur dioxide and volcanic aerosols May 15, 2016
Claw-like Device for Rovers Inspired by Sea Urchin's Mouth and Teeth
A new claw-like device for rovers to use on the surface of planets was inspired by the sea urchin's mouth and teeth. May 15, 2016
Hubble Telescope Images the Bubble Nebula
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured an enormous bubble being inflated by a super-hot, massive star. May 15, 2016
FDA Warns Xylitol Sweetener is Toxic to Dogs
The FDA is warning that the sweetener Xylitol is toxic to dogs. It s found in chewing gum, sugar free candy and other products. May 14, 2016
Fossil of New Bone-Crushing Dog Species Discovered in Maryland
The fossil of a previously unknown species of a dog was discovered in Maryland. It belonged to a group of extinct bone-crushing dogs. May 14, 2016
Ancient Tibet Mountain Sheep Species Discovered
Scientists have discovered fossil evidence of an ancient species of mountain sheep from Tibet. May 14, 2016
New Biometric Technology Uses Your Skull as the Password
A new biometric security technology uses your skull to allow you access. It is being used in connection with eyewear computers. May 12, 2016
Dromedary Domestication Originated in the Southeast Arabian Peninsula
Scientists have determined that dromedary domestication originated in the Southeast Arabian Peninsula. The researchers analyzed DNA from camel bones. May 11, 2016
Scientists Discover First Long-Horned Beetle Species That Gives Birth to Live Young
Scientists have discovered the first species of long-horned beetle that gives birth to live young. It was found in Borneo. May 11, 2016
World's Oldest Axe Fragment Discovered in Western Australia
The oldest axe fragment in the world has been discovered in Western Australia. The fragrment is 45,000 to 49,000 years old. May 10, 2016
Pluto's Moon Hydra Coated in Nearly Pristine Water Ice
NASA's New Horizons researchers say data indicates that Pluto's moon Hydra is covered in nearly pristine water ice. May 10, 2016
Tiger Moths Produce Ultrasonic Signals to Warn Bats They Are Not Tasty
Tiger Moths produce ultrasonic signals to warn bats that they are toxic and are not good to eat. May 9, 2016
Polar Research Ship Named RRS Sir David Attenborough, ROV Named Boaty McBoatface
UK polar research ship has been named the RSS Sir David Attenborough. An ROV on the vessel has been named Boaty McBoatface. May 6, 2016
Hybridized Tumbleweed Species Rapidly Expanding Range in California
A recently discovered species of hybridized tumbleweed is rapidly expanding its range and California. May 5, 2016
Aquarium of the Pacific Unveils Pacific Visions Design Plans
Aquarium of the Pacific has unveiled its sleek design plans for its new Pacific Visions wing. The structure is being designed by EHDD. May 4, 2016
Algae Can Use Their Flagella to Gallop and Trot
Algae can use their flagella to gallop and trot like quadrupeds. Flagella are slender whip-like appendages. May 4, 2016
New Wasp Species Named After Brad Pitt
A new wasp species has been named after actor Brad Pritt. The wasp is from South Africa. May 4, 2016
Amazing Looking Jellyfish Discovered Near Mariana Trench
Scientists discovered this beautiful jellyfish while exploring the Enigma Seamount near the Mariana Trench. May 3, 2016
Bornean Rock Frog Lures Females With Foot Flag Wave
Bornean rock frogs use their special foot flag waves to attract females when it comes time to mate. May 3, 2016
Astronomers Find Three Potentially Habitable Planets 40 Light-years From Earth
Astronomers have found three potentially habitable planets located about 40 light-years from Earth. May 2, 2016