SSR Archives Page 35
Tiny New Toad Species Discovered on Herb Bush in India
A tiny new species of arboreal toad has been discovered on a herb bush in India. January 28, 2016
Robotic Suitcase from NUA Robotics Follows Its Owner
A new robotic stuicase from NUA Robotics follows its owner around. It uses Bluetooth to connect to your smartphone. January 27, 2016
Newly Discovered Australian Leech Named After Author Amy Tan
A tiny Australian leech has been named in honor of bestselling author Amy Tan. The scientific name of the leech is Chtonobdella tanae. January 22, 2016
Elusive Bush Dog Photographed in Panama
The elusive bush dog has bene photographed in Panama using camera traps. The seldom seen stubby creatures inhabit tropical forests and hunt in packs of ten. January 21, 2016
Caltech Researchers Discover Evidence of a Ninth Planet
Caltech researchers say our solar system may have a ninth planet. It has been nicknamed Planet Nine. January 20, 2016
Korean Researchers Develop Fireproof Firefighter Drone That Climbs Walls
Researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a fireproof firefighter drone that flies an climbs walls. January 19, 2016
SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Nearly Sticks Landing on Droneship
The SpaceX Falcon rocket nearly stuck its landing on a droneship yesterday. A problem with one of the legs caused the rocket to fall over after landing and explode. January 18, 2016
Dandelions Use Latex to Protect Roots From Hungry Insect Larvae
Dandelions are a hardy weed. One of the tricks to their survival is a latex they produce to fend off feeding from insects like cockchafer larvae January 15, 2016
NASA Opens New Planetary Defense Coordination Office
NASA has opened its Planetary Defense Coordination Office. The PDCO is the formalized name for NASA's ongoing program for detecting NEOs. January 13, 2016
Two New Frog Species Discovered on Madagascar's Highest Mountain
Scientists have discovered two new species of frogs that inhabit Tsaratanana Massif, the highest mountain on Madagascar. January 13, 2016
Deformed Mountain Lion Had Teeth Growing Out of Its Forehead
A deformed mountain lion shot in Idaho had an extra set of teeth growing from its forehead. The lion was shot by a hunter. January 10, 2016
Scientists Make 3D Glasses for Praying Mantises
Scientists have made 3D glasses for praying mantises. The glasses were used to confirm 3D vision in the insects. January 7, 2016
Black Ninja Lanternshark Named After Jaws Author Peter Benchley
A black shark discovered off the Pacific coast of Central America has been named the ninja lanternshark. The official scientific name is named after Peter Benchley. January 6, 2016
Study Finds Tiny Chameleons Have Fast and Furious Tongues
A new study has found that tiny chameleons have fast and powerful tongues that utilize both muscle power and elastic tissues. January 4, 2016
Disney Research Launches VertiGo Wall-Climbing Robot
Disney Research has launched its VertiGo wall-climging robot. The robot transitions from moving on the ground to climbing walls. December 30, 2015
Colorado Tornado Photograph Wins 2015 National Geographic Photo Contest
A photograph of a Colorado tornado named DIRT has won the 2015 National Geographic Photo Contest. It was taken by James Smart. December 29, 2015
Human Face Mites Evolved Alongside Humans Say Scientists
Scientists from the California Academy of Sciences say human face mites evolved alongside humans. December 17, 2015
74 New Beetle Species Discovered on Hawaiian Volcano
74 new species of beetles have been discovered on a Hawaiian volcano. They belong to the Mecyclothorax group. December 11, 2015
NASA Shares Short Film of Flyby Over Occator Crater on Ceres
NASA shared this short film of a flyby over the Occator Crater on Ceres where some of the bright white spots are found. December 10, 2015
Scientists Find 530 Million-Year-Old Fossil of Ancient Microscopic Worm
Scientists have discovered the 530 million-year-old fossil of an ancient microscopic worm known as a mud dragon. December 10, 2015