SSR Archives Page 53
FDA Approves Genetically Modified Innate Potato for Consumption
The FDA has approved a genetically modified Innate potato that browns slower and produces less acrylamide when heated. March 26, 2015
Rare Cute Ili Pika Photographed for First Time in Over 20 Years
An adorable Ili pika was photographed for the first time in over 20 years. March 25, 2015
Scientists Turn Giant Flower Beetles Into Cyborgs to Study Flight
Scientists give giant flower beetles electronic backpacks to study them in flight. March 25, 2015
Thirty New Species of Flies Discovered in Los Angeles
Thirty new species of flies have been discovered in Los Angeles. March 25, 2015
Ancient Car-Sized Salamander Had Toilet Seat Shaped Head
Scientists have discovered the fossils of an ancient salamander-like amphibian that was the size of a car. March 24, 2015
Our Solar System May Have Been Home to Super-Earths
Our solar system may have been home to super-Earths that were destroying during Jupiter's great inward journey. March 23, 2015
Shape-Shifting Frog Discovered in Andes Can Quickly Change Its Texture
A shape-shifting frog discovered in the Andes can quickly change its texture to mimic the texture it sits on. March 23, 2015
Ancient North American Crocodylomorph Nicknamed the Carolina Butcher
A newly discovered crocodile ancestor was a top predator in North American before the dinosaurs. March 22, 2015
Two New Blue-Flowered Plant Species Discovered in South Africa
Two new blue-flowered plant species have been discovered in South Africa by citizen scientists. March 21, 2015
Tiny New Species of Urban Millipede Discovered in Australia
A new species of millipede has been discovered. It is only known to inhabit the city of Launceston, Tasmania in Australia. March 20, 2015
Tiny Parasite Turns Shrimp Into Voracious Cannibals
A tiny parasite turns shrimp into voracious cannibals. The parasite is called Pleistophora mulleri. March 18, 2015
3D Objects Rise From Resin Pool With New 3D Printing Technology
3D objects rise fully formed from a resin pool in new 3D printing technology created by Carbon3D. March 17, 2015
Over 2,000 Snow Geese Fall Dead From Sky in Idaho
Over 2,000 snow geese fell dead from the sky Idaho. The bodies of the birds were incinerated out of concerns the birds had avian cholera March 17, 2015
New Species of Tapaculo Discovered in South America
A new species of Tapaculo has been discovered in South America. It had been in a museum drawer. March 16, 2015
Saturn's Moon Enceladus Exhibits Signs of Hydrothermal Activity
NASA's Cassini spacecraft has provided scientists with data indicating that there may be hydrothermal activity on Enceladus March 14, 2015
Jupiter's Largest Moon Ganymede May Have Huge Subterranean Ocean
There may be a huge subterranean ocean on Ganymede, Jupiter's largest moon. March 13, 2015
Death Toll in West Africa's Ebola Outbreak Passes 10,000
10,000 have died from the ongoing ebola outbreak in West Africa March 12, 2015
Study Finds Moderate Alcohol Consumption Makes the Drinker Appear More Attractive
A new study has found moderate alcohol consumption makes the drinker appear more attractive. March 12, 2015
Ancient Arthropod Was Seven Feet Long
A fossil has been discovered of one of the biggest arthropods that ever lived. It is named Aegirocassis benmoulae. March 12, 2015
Bavarian Archaeologists Unearth the World's Oldest Pretzel
Bavarian archaeologists have unearthed the world's oldest pretzel. It is 250 years old. March 12, 2015