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New Stick Insect Species Discovered in China
A new species of stick insect has been discovered in China. The stick insect resembles a plant stem. June 2, 2014
Robot Inspired by Velociraptor Runs at 46 km/h
A robot inspired by a velociraptor can reach speed fo 46 km/h on a treadmill. It uses a spinning tail for stability. May 31, 2014
Tick Preserved in Ancient Amber Reveals That Lyme Disease is Older Than Humans
Spirochetes found in a tick preserved in 15 million year old amber reveals that lyme disease has been around since before humans arrived. May 30, 2014
Little Wasp Bores Into Figs With Zinc-Tipped Ovipositor
A little fig wasp has a zinc-tipped ovipositor so it can drill into hard figs and lay its eggs. May 29, 2014
Hoosier Cavefish Discovered in Caves in Southern Indiana
A new species of eyeless cavefish has been discovered in caves in southern Indiana. May 29, 2014
Otters Play With Keyboard at Smithsonian's National Zoo
Here is a cute video of otters playing with a keyboard at the Smithsonian's National Zoo. May 28, 2014
Ancient Crocodilian Named After Balrog From Lord of the Rings
An ancient 16-foot-long crocodilian has been named after the fictional Balrog creature in J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. May 27, 2014
Tiny Chipi Chipi Fish Climb Rocks With Their Teeth During Mass Migration
Scientists have documented the mass migration of the chipi chipi fish for the first time. The determined fish even climb rocks with their teeth during their journey. May 27, 2014
Bronx Zoo Opens Komodo Dragon Exhibit
The Wildlife Conservation Society's Bronx Zoo has opened an exhibit featuring Komodo dragons. Komodos are the world's largest lizard and can weigh up to 360 pounds. May 26, 2014
NASA Locates Fresh Impact Crater on Mars
NASA has located a fresh impact crater on Mars. The crater has been documented with before-and-after images. May 25, 2014
Video Shows Thick Fog Rolling in over Lake Michigan
A video shows thick fog rolling in on Lake Michigan. The video shows the fog rolling towards a boat belonging to two people on a fishing trip. May 24, 2014
Scientists Place Running Wheels in the Wild to Test Animals' Reactions
Scientists place running wheels in the wild to see if mice really like running on wheels. The wheels attracted mice, frogs and other creatures. May 24, 2014
Researchers Create Short-lived Nanodiamonds in the Lab
Rice University scientists created short-lived nanodiamonds in the lab by hitting hydrogenated coal with an electron beam. May 23, 2014
NASA Releases Ebook Called Archaeology, Anthropology, and Interstellar Communication
NASA has released a 300-page ebook called Archaeology, Anthropology, and Interstellar Communication. May 23, 2014
Scientists Sequence Genome of Primitive Termite
Scientists have sequenced the genome of the the Nevada dampwood termite. May 23, 2014
New Praying Mantis Species Discovered in Rwanda
A new species of praying mantis has been discovered in Rwanda's Nyungwe National Park. May 21, 2014
Lost Species of Nightsnake Rediscovered in Mexico
A lost species of nightsnake rediscovered in Mexico by Smithsonian scientist. May 20, 2014
Windshield Washer Fluid is a Source of Legionnaires Say Scientists
Scientists have determined that Legionnaires disease may be able to grow in windshield washer fluid. May 19, 2014
Study Finds Bullies May Get Health Benefit From Bullying Others
A new study has found that bullies get a health benefit from their bad deeds. Bullies were found to have a lower C-reactive protein level as adults. May 19, 2014
Saturn's Auroras Caused By Its Collapsing Magnetotail
Saturn's auroras are caused by its collapsing magnetic tail say University of Leicester researchers. May 19, 2014