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NASA Shares Images of Asteroid Dubbed Space Peanut
NASA has shared images of a two lobed asteroid dubbed a space peanut by NASA. The asteroid is 230 feet wide. August 2, 2015
Bricklaying Robots Being Developed for Autonomous Construction
Companies are developing bricklaying robots that can help automate the construction process. August 2, 2015
Computer Calls Balls and Strikes in Baseball First
The use of a human umpire to call balls and strikes could one day become a thing of the past. August 1, 2015
Elasmosaur Fossil Unearthed in Alaska
The first elasmosaur fossil has been unearthed in Alaska. Elasmosaurs are a type of plesiosaur. August 1, 2015
NASA Releases Topographic Globe Animation of Ceres
NASA has released a topographic map of Ceres, the dwarf planet surveyed by NASA's Dawn spacecraft. August 1, 2015
Earth's Magnetic Shield is 500 Million Years Older Than Previously Thought
Scientists using measurements from ancient zircon cyrstals have determined that Earth's magnetic shield is 500 million years older than previously thought. August 1, 2015
Robotic Insect Can Jump on Water Like Water Striders
Researchers have developed a new robot capable of jumping off the water's surface like a water strider insect. August 1, 2015
Brown Dwarf Stars Can Host Powerful Aurora Displays
Astronomers have determined that brown dwarf stars can host powerful aurora displays. The astronomers studied a brown dwarf called LSRJ 1835+3259 July 30, 2015
Scientists Determine Golden Jackals of East Africa and Eurasia Are Different Species
Scientists have used DNA evidence to determine that golden jackals of East Africa and Eurasia are two different species. July 30, 2015
Researchers Predict Material Would Have Highest Known Melting Point
Researchers from Brown University predict that a material made from hafnium, nitrogen, and carbon would have the highest known melting point, July 28, 2015
Scientists Recreate Face of Copper Age Thankerton Man
Scientists have recreated the face of The Thankerton Man using skull analysis and historical data. July 28, 2015
Top Rooster in Pecking Order Crows First in the Morning
Scientists have discovered that the top rooster in its pecking order is always the first rooster to crow in the morning, followed by the second highest ranking rooster. July 27, 2015
New Insect Species Discovered in South East Queensland
New insect species discovered in south east Queensland, Australia. It lives in galls in trees. July 27, 2015
Study Finds People Are Ready for Driverless Robot Cars
A new study from the University of Michigan has found that people are ready for cars that drive themselves. July 26, 2015
NASA Developing Super Ball Bot
NASA is developing a Super Ball Bot. The robot is based on ensegrity structures. July 26, 2015
Man Left With 90 Minute Memory Following Dental Procedure
A man was left with a 90 minute memory following a trip to the dentist for a root canal. Doctors do not know what caused the man's unusual condition. July 26, 2015
Australian Schoolboy Discovers New Box Jellyfish Species
An 9-year-old Australian schoolboy has discovered a new species of box jellyfish. The small jellyfish was found on the Gold Coast. July 25, 2015
NASA May Use Windbots to Explore Jupiter
NASA has launched a $100,000 study to explore the possibility of using windbots to explore has giants like Jupiter. July 25, 2015
Scientists Find First Fossil of Four-Legged Snake
Scientists have found a 113-million-year-old fossil of a four-legged snake. It is the first four-legged snake fossil discovered. July 24, 2015
Study Finds Cataracts Could Be Dissolved With Eye Drops
A new study has found that eye drops could help dissolve cataracts. Critics say there are many different types of cataracts and some may be too hard to dissolve with a solution. July 24, 2015