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Green Sea Slug Borrows Genes from Algae
A unique green sea slug borrows genes from algae so it can feed on sunlight through photosynthetic processes. February 9, 2015
U.S. Navy Unveils Railgun at Science and Technology Expo
The U.S. Navy unveiled its new railgun at its Science and Technology Expo. The Navy will begin testing the railgun at sea next year. February 8, 2015
New Species of Wild Flower Named After Sir David Attenborough
A new species of wild flower has been named after February 7, 2015
Two Michelangelo Bronzes of Men Riding Panthers Discovered
Researchers say two bronze statues of naked men riding panthers were created by Michelangelo. February 7, 2015
U.S. Navy Developing Robot Firefighter
The U.S. Navy is developing a robot firefighter. It could fight fires aboard Navy vessels. February 7, 2015
Hubble Captures Jupiter Triple-Moon Conjunction
The Hubble Space Telescope captured a triple-moon conjunction on Jupiter. The three moons are Europa, Callisto, and Io. February 6, 2015
Ancient Buffalo-Sized Rodent Used Its Giant Incisors to Dig and Fight
An ancient giant rodent used its giant incisors to dig and defend itself. February 5, 2015
New Yellow Water Frog Species Discovered in Peru
Scientists have discovered a new species of water frog in the Pacific slopes of the Andes in central Peru February 4, 2015
Scientists Say Deep-sea Microorganism Hasn't Evolved in Over 2 Billion Years
Scientists discovered the fossil of a deep-sea microorganism they say has not evolved in over 2 billion years. February 3, 2015
Chicago Gets 19.3 Inches of Snow and Detroit Gets 16.7 Inches
The Chicago blizzard over the weekend dumped 19.3 inches of snow. This made it the city's 5th biggest snowstorm. February 2, 2015
Study Finds Jellyfish Can Detect Ocean Currents and Swim Against Them
Jellyfish do more than just drift aimlessly in the ocean. They can detect ocean currents and swim against them. February 1, 2015
Borneo Caterpillar Makes Cocoon Out of Dried Resin
A caterpillar in Borneo makes its nests out of resin. It is the only known caterpillar in the world to make nests this way. January 31, 2015
New Species of Glass Sponge Discovered in Western Mediterranean
A new species of glass sponge has been discovered in the western Mediterranean. It is three to five inches long. January 31, 2015
Baby Chicks Prefer Smaller Numbers on the Left
Scientists have discovered that baby chicks prefer smaller numbers on the left. January 31, 2015
Pink Sea Slug Boom Reported Along Central and Northern California Coast
There is a boom in the population of pink sea slugs along the Central and Northern California coast. The slugs are about an inch long. January 31, 2015
New Paper Wasp Species Discovered in India
A new species of paper wasp has been discovered in India. The wasp is from the southern Western Ghats. January 30, 2015
NASA Developing Helicopter Scouts for Mars Rovers
NASA engineers are designing helicopters that could act as scouts for Mars rovers. January 30, 2015
Newly Discovered Australian Plant Smells Like Rotting Fish
Newly discovered plant in Australia has orange flowers that smell like rotting fish. January 30, 2015
Massive Ring System Surrounds Exoplanet J1407
An exoplanet has a massive ring system surrounding it that dwarfs that of Saturn. January 30, 2015
Two New Species of Encrusting Anemones Discovered in Japan
Scientists have discovered two new species of encrusting anemones in coral reef caves. January 30, 2015