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Gases in Atmosphere of a Super-Earth Detected for the First Time
The gases in the atmosphere of a super-Earth have been detected for the first time. 55 Cancri e has a significant amount of hydrogen and helium say astronomers. February 16, 2016
Antarctic Tardigrades Revived After Being Frozen for Over 30 Years
An Antarctic tardigrade was revived by scientists after being frozen for over 30 years. The microscopic creatures are also known as water bears. February 16, 2016
Ancient Flowering Plant Preserved in Amber Was Probably Poisonous
Scientists have found an amber fossil of a flowering plant that belongs to the Strychnos genus which is known for being a source of the strychnine poison. February 15, 2016
Ancient Ant Battle Preserved in Amber
A battle between two different ant species was found preserved in 100-million-year-old amber. The amber is from Myanmar. February 15, 2016
New Wales Dinosaur Species is Earliest Known Dinosaur from the Jurassic
A dinosaur fossil recently discovered in Wales is the earliest known dinosaur from the Jurassic Period. It is about 200 million years old. February 13, 2016
Giant Bird Wandered the Arctic 53 Million Years Ago Say Scientists
Scientists say there was a giant flightless bird species that wandered the high Arctic about 53 million years ago. February 12, 2016
Four New Deep-Sea Worm Species Discovered
Scientists have discovered four new species of deep-sea worms. They belong in the genus Xenoturbella. February 11, 2016
Scientists Sequence the Tick Genome
Scientists have sequenced the tick genome. The researchers say the repetition in the tick genome made it more complex to sequence. February 10, 2016
Fossils of Two New Big Mouthed Cretaceous Fish Species Discovered
Scientists have discovered the fossils of two previously unknown species of big mouthed plankton-eating fish from the Cretaceous. February 8, 2016
Bus Driver in India May Have Been Killed by a Meteorite
A man in India may have been killed by a meteorite. This would be the first recorded death of a human by a meteorite in about 200 years. February 8, 2016
New Tarantula Species Named After Johnny Cash
A new tarantula species has been named after Johnny Cash. It is one of fourteen newly discovered spiders in the southwestern United States. February 5, 2016
Ancient Arachnid Preserved in Amber With Erect Penis
An ancient arachnid was preserved in amber with an erect penis. The harvestman died 99 million years ago. February 3, 2016
Scientists Discover Jurassic Insect Fossil Resembling Modern Butterflies
Scientists have discovered an ancient Jurassic insect fossil that resembles the modern owl butterfly. February 3, 2016
Smith Cloud Expected to Crash Into Milky Way in 30 Million Years
The Smith Cloud is expected to crash into the Milky Way in about 30 million years. When it does it will ignite a spectacular burst of star formation. February 3, 2016
Two New Tree Frog Species Discovered in Taiwan
Scientists have discovered two new species of tree frogs in the broadleaf forests of Taiwan. February 2, 2016
Researchers Build World's Smallest Lattice Structure
Researchers at the Karlsruher Institute for Technology have built the world's smallest lattice structure. The total size of the latest is about 10 um February 2, 2016
Ancient Babylonians Tracked Jupiter Using Geometry
Researchers say they have discovered five tablets that reveal the Ancient Babylonians used geometry to track Jupiter. February 1, 2016
Human Hunting Linked to Extinction of Giant Australian Bird
Scientists have linked the extinction of a giant Australian bird that went extinct about 50,000 years ago to hunting by ancient humans. February 1, 2016
New Daddy Longlegs Species Named Cryptomaster Behemoth
A new species of daddy longlegs has been discovered in Oregon. It has been named Cryptomaster Behemoth January 31, 2016
Lonely Planet is 1 Trillion Kilometers Away From Its Star
A lonely planet is 1 trillion kilometers away from its star. The planet, named 2MASS J2126, was originally thought to be a free floating planet. January 29, 2016