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New Sea Lily Species Discovered in the Bahamas
A new species of sea lily has been discovered in the Bahamas. The naming rights are being auctioned on eBay. December 16, 2014
Newly Discovered Snail Named After Joe Strummer of The Clash
A newly discovered snail has been named after Joe Strummer of The Clash December 15, 2014
Asian Camel Crickets Invade Homes in Eastern United States
The Asian Camel Cricket is now considered common in homes in the eastern United States. December 14, 2014
New Trout Species Discovered in Turkey
A new species of trout has been discovered in the Alakir stream in Turkey. December 13, 2014
Researchers Use Motion-Capture Technology to Study Dragonfly Hunting Techniques
Researchers have used motion-capture technology study the hunting techniques of the dragonfly. December 12, 2014
Two New Species of Pseudoscorpions Discovered in Grand Canyon Cave
Two new species of tiny eyeless pseudoscorpions have been discovered in a Grand Canyon cave. December 12, 2014
Tiny Dinosaur is Oldest Horned Dinosaur From North America
Scientists say they have discovered a tiny dinosaur that is the oldest known horned dinosaur from North America December 11, 2014
NASA Says Recently Discovered 400-Meter Near-Earth Asteroid is Not a Threat
NASA says a recently discovered 400-meter asteroid, Asteroid 2014 UR116, is not a threat to Earth. December 10, 2014
Researchers Say California Drought is Worst Drought in 1,200 Years
Researchers say the California drought is the worst drought in the region in 1,200 years. December 9, 2014
New Species of Hedge-Nettle Discovered in South Carolina
A new species of hedge-nettle or woundwort has been discovered in South Carolina. December 9, 2014
New Species of Mushroom Discovered on UC Berkeley Campus
Researchers have discovered a new species of mushroom on the UC Berkeley campus. December 7, 2014
New Horned Dinosaur Species Discovered in Museum Storage
Scientists discovered a new horned dinosaur species when they took a new look at some fossils that had been in the museum for over 75 years. December 7, 2014
Fossil of Ancient Carnivorous Flypaper Trap Plant Discovered in Amber
The fossil leaves of a carnivous flypaper trap plant was discovered in Amber. December 5, 2014
NASA Launches Orion Spacecraft on First Test Flight
NASA's Orion Spacecraft had a successful launch test flight this morning from FLorida's Cape Canaveral December 5, 2014
Study Finds Electric Eels Deliver Taser-like Shocks
Study finds electric eels deliver taser-like shocks to temporarily freeze prey so they can consume it. December 4, 2014
Thirty New Spider Species Found in China
Thirty new spider species have been found in China. They were found in the Xishuangbanna tropical rain forest December 4, 2014
Homo Erectus Made Zigzag Engravings on a Shell
Homo Erectus made a zigzag engraving on a shell around 500,000 years ago. December 4, 2014
Rhino Wears Special Mask to Protect Eyes From Flies
The Zoological Center in Tel Aviv made a custom mask for a rhino to protect its eyes from flies. December 3, 2014
Sulawesi Streak Flycatcher Confirmed as New Bird Species
The Sulawesi Streak Flycatcher has been confirmed as a new bird species 15 years after first being observed. December 2, 2014
Black Seadevil Captured on Film in Monterey Canyon
A Black Seadevil was captured on film in the deep dark waters of the Monterey Canyon. November 23, 2014