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Cockroach-like Robot Uses Shell to Maneuver Around Obstacles
A cockroach-inspired robot developed by University of California, Berkeley researchers uses its shell to maneuver around obstacles. June 23, 2015
Tropical Organism Ejects Its Digestive Tract in Defense Mechanism
A tropical filter-feeder organisim ejects its digestive tract as a defense mechanism. June 23, 2015
Six New Species of Dracula Ants Discovered in Madagascar and Seychelles
Six new species of Dracula ants have been discovered in Madagascar and Seychelles. The ants are very small in live underground or deep within leaf litter on the rainforest floor. June 23, 2015
Adorable Pudu Fawn Born at Queens Zoo
An adorable Pudu fawn was born at the Queens Zoo on May 12. The pudu is the smallest deer species in the world. June 22, 2015
Pyramid-Shaped Mountain Revealed in Latest Ceres Images
A pyramid-shaped mountain is a newly revealed feature in the latest images of the dwarf planet taken by NASA's Dawn spacecraft. June 22, 2015
Three New Mite Species Discovered in China
Thee new species of mites have been discovered in China. The species are too small to be seen by the naked eye. June 22, 2015
Cassini Images Saturn's Moons Dione and Hyperion
Cassini took images of Saturn's moon Dione and Hyerion over the past few weeks. June 21, 2015
Huge Toxic Algae Bloom in Pacific Ocean Could Be Largest Ever
There is a very large toxic algae bloom along the Pacific coast that could be the largest ever. June 20, 2015
Jennifer is a Robot That Skis and Plays Hockey
Jennifer is a robot from the University of Manitoba that can ski and play hockey. June 20, 2015
Unique Reflective Hairs Keep Sarahan Silver Ants Cool
Scientists have discovered that sarahan silver ants have unique hairs hairs the help them stay cool in the hot desert sun. June 19, 2015
Study Finds Most Kangaroos are Left-Handed
A new study has found that most kangaroos are left-handed. Multiple kangaroo species were observied in the wild during the study. June 19, 2015
Master Swordsman Battles Robotic Arm in Slicing Contest
The Yaskawa robotic arm engages in a slicing contest with a master swordsman in this video. June 18, 2015
Cute Flapjack Octopus to Get Scientific Name
A cute octopus discovered by researchers from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute is soon to get an official scientific name. June 18, 2015
Sensor of Earth's Magnetic Field Found in Worm's Head
Scientists have discovered a sensor of the Earth's magnetic field inside the head of the worm C. elegans. June 18, 2015
Thousands of Red Crabs Stranded on Southern California Beaches
Thousands of red crabs have been washing up on beaches in Southern California. They are red pelagic crabs. June 17, 2015
Study Finds Watching Cat Videos Makes People Happier
A new study has found that cat videos can boost the energy and positive emotions of viewers. Cat video watching also decreases negative feelings. June 17, 2015
Hubble Images Galaxy Located at the Edge of The Local Void
Hubble has imaged a galaxy located at the edge of The Local Void. The Local Void is a strangely empty patch of space stretching for at least 150 million light-years. June 15, 2015
Brain Cell Density Remains Constant Even as Brain Shrinks With Age
Study using MRI brain images finds cell density remains constant in brains even as they shrink with age. June 15, 2015
Starfish Shaped Microbots Could Perform Biopsies in Your Colon
Microbots resembling tiny ninja throwing stars could one day perform biopsies in your colon. June 14, 2015
Rosetta's Philae Lander Wakes Up on Comet 67P
Rosetta's Philae lander is awake on Comet 67P after a 7 month hibernation and ready to get back to work. June 14, 2015