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Exoplanet 55 Cancri e May Be a Lava World
The exoplanet 55 Cancri e may be a lava world. One half of the planet appears to be completely molten. March 30, 2016
Vasco da Gama Esmeralda Shipwreck Discovered off Hallaniyah Island, Oman
The shipwreck of the Esmeralda from the fleet of Vasco da Gama has been discovered off Hallaniyah Island, Oman March 28, 2016
NASA's Cassini Researchers Identify Titan's Tallest Peaks
Researchers with NASA's Cassini mission have identified the highest point on Saturn's moon Titan. It is located in a trio of mountainous ridges called the Mithrim Montes. March 26, 2016
Domino's Unveils Pizza Delivering Robot Prototype
Domino's Australia has unveiled a pizza delivery robot called the DRU. DRU stands for Domino's Robotic Unit. March 25, 2016
Four New Orchid Species Discovered in Remote New Guinea Region
Scientists have identified four new species of orchids discovered on Lengguru, a mountainous area of New Guinea. March 25, 2016
Study Finds Ants Turning Enemies Into Allies After War
A new study has found that some ant species turn enemy ants into allies after fierce battles. Acacia ants were involved in the study. March 25, 2016
New Fish Species Named After Zorro
A new species of Pacu has been named after the fictional character Zorro. It was first discovered in 2007. March 23, 2016
NASA Releases New Mars Gravity Map
NASA has revealed a new Mars gravity map that was created using three NASA spacecrafts. It provides a glimpse into the hidden interior of the planet. March 21, 2016
Newly Discovered Golden Frog Named After El Dorado
A newly discovered golden frog species has been named after El Dorado, the mythical city of gold thought to exist by Spanish conquistadores. March 18, 2016
New Butterfly Species Discovered in Alaska
A new butterfly species has been discovered in Alaska. The butterfly has been named the Tanana Arctic. March 17, 2016
Bizarre Tully Monster Sea Creature Was a Vertebrate Say Yale Researchers
Scientists say the bizarre 300-million-year-old sea creature known as tully monster was a vertbrate. It also had gills. March 16, 2016
Two New Species of Dung Beetles Discovered in Mexico
An international team of scientists have discovered two new species of dung beetles in Mexico. March 15, 2016
Study Finds Some Spiders Also Consume Plant Food
A new study has found that some spiders also eat plant food. This includes nectar, plant sap, honeydew, leaf tissue, pollen and seeds. March 14, 2016
New Species of Narrow-Mouthed Frog Discovered in India's Wastelands
A new species of narrow-mouthed frog has been discovered in the laterite rock formations of India's coastal plains. March 10, 2016
The Hydra Rips a Hole in Itself in Order to Feed
Scientists have discovered that the tiny Hydra freshwater creature tears a hole in itself every time it needs to feed. March 10, 2016
Fossilized Microwhip Scorpion Discovered in Amber
The fossil of an ancient microwhip scorpion has been discovered in Amber. It lived 100 million years ago. March 9, 2016
New Plant Species Discovered on Japan's Yakushima Island
A new plant species has been discovered on Japan's Yakushima island. The subtropical island is located off the southern coast of Kyushu. March 8, 2016
Two New Giant Bent-Toed Gecko Species Discovered in New Guinea
Two new species of giant bent-toed gecko species have been discovered in New Guinea. They belong to the gecko genus Cyrtodactylus. March 7, 2016
New Bush Tomato Species Named After Mark Watney from The Martian
A new species of bush tomato has been named after Mark Watney, the main character in The Martian. March 7, 2016
Hubble Telescope Measures Most Distant Galaxy Seen Yet
Hubble Telescope has measured the most distant galaxy yet. It is seen as it was 13.4 billion years in the past. March 6, 2016