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New Gall Crab Species Discovered
A new species of gall crabs that live in coral have been discovered. The gall crabs can be found in Indonesia and Malaysia. May 21, 2015
New Study Proves Dieting is Difficult For Those With Thrifty Metabolisms
It will come as no surprise to dieters. Researchers at the NIH have proved that those with thrifty metabolism have a harder time losing weight. May 15, 2015
Opah is First Known Warm-Blooded Fish
The opah is the first fully warm-blooded fish. The opah's warm heart was revealed during research by NOAA Fisheries. May 15, 2015
Ancient Penis Worm Had Tooth-Lined Throat Resembling a Cheese Grater
The ancient penis worm had a tooth-lined throat resembling a cheese grater. It lived about 500 million years ago. May 14, 2015
Two New Species of Creeping Water Bugs Discovered
Scientists have discovered two new species of creeping water bugs in Belize and Peru April 28, 2015
Fossils of Enigmatic Plant Eating Dinosaur Found in Chile
Scientists have discovered the fossils of a puzzling plant-eating dinosaur dubbed the platypus dinosaur in Chile. April 27, 2015
Scientists Discover Second Specimen of Pocket Shark
Scientists have discovered the second possible specimen of pocket shark ever found. April 23, 2015
Newly Discovered Mushrooms Resemble Little People
These newly resembled mushrooms resemble little people. They were discovered in Norfolk. April 15, 2015
New Study Finds Underweight People More Likely to Develop Dementia
A new study links being underweight in middle age with an increased likelihood of developing dementia latter in life. April 11, 2015
NASA Thinks We Are Close to Discovering Alien Microbes
A NASA chief scientists thinks we will have definite evidence of alien microbes in 20 to 30 years. April 9, 2015
Ultraviolet Light Reveals Colorful Patterns in Ancient Seashells
The original patterns of ancient cone shells are revealed when held under a UV light. April 4, 2015
Female Insect Carrying Egg Sac Trapped in 100 Million Year Old Amber
100 million year old amber fossil contains a female insect carrying an egg sac March 31, 2015
Medieval Remedy From Bald's Leechbook Found to Kill MRSA
A medieval remedy from the Leechbook has been found to kill MRSA. Scientists found it kills 90% of the antibiotic-resistant superbug. March 30, 2015
Newly Discovered Peacock Spider Has Pattern Resembling an Elephant on Abdomen
A newly discovered peacock spider has a pattern resembling an elephant on its abdomen. March 29, 2015
Scientists Find 500 Million Year Old Fossils of Lobster-like Creature
Scientists have discovered the 508 million-year-old fossils of a lobster-like predator. March 29, 2015
Festo Creates Robotic Ants and Butterflies
Festo is back with two new robots. These robots are based on ants and butterflies. March 29, 2015
New Jumping Spider With Mating Plug Discovered in Southern India
A new jumping spider species with a mating plug has been discovered in the Western Ghats in southern India. March 29, 2015
Two Most Destructive Termite Species Forming Hybrid Superswarms in South Florida
The world's two most destructive termite species are forming hybrid superswarms in South Florida. March 28, 2015
Use of Wrong Kitty Litter Blamed for Accident at Nuclear Waste Dump
The use of the wrong type of kitty litter is being blamed for a nuclear accident last year at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in New Mexico. March 27, 2015
Southern House Spiders Find Spaces That Are Just Right Inside Human Homes
A new study indicates that southern house spiders find holes that are just right inside human homes. March 27, 2015