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New Sea Bass Species Discovered in Southern Caribbean
A new species of sea bass has been discovered in the deep reefs of the southern Caribbean. It is the spot-tail golden bass. May 19, 2014
Scientists Say They Have to Discovered How to Turn Light Into Matter
Scientists say they have discovered how to turn light into matter and are planning an experiment to make it happen. May 19, 2014
Researchers Develop Prosthetics for Paraplegic Sea Turtle
Researchers Hadassah Academic College in Jerusalem have built prosthetic fins for a paraplegic sea turtle named Hofesh. May 18, 2014
Thousands of Dead Fish Wash Ashore in Marina Del Rey, California
Thousands of dead fish have washed ashore in Marina Del Rey, California. Most of the dead fish are anchovies. May 18, 2014
Scientists Make Synthetic Version of Silk Attachment Discs Used by Spiders
Scientists have made a synthetic version of the silk attachment discs used by spiders to attach their webs to surfaces. May 18, 2014
Illinois Man Catches MERS From Indiana Man
An Illinois man has caught MERS from an Indiana man. The man tested positive for MERS but has had a very mild case. May 17, 2014
Fossilized Bones of 77 Ton Titanosaur Unearthed in Argentina
The fossilized bones of a 77 ton titanosaur have been unearthed in Argentina. May 17, 2014
The Kumbara Night Frog Mates While Doing Handstands
The Kumbara night frog, a frog that lives in the swamp forests of India, mates while doing handstands. May 17, 2014
New Paper Wasp Species Discovered Near Zurich, Switzerland
A new wasp species, the Swiss paper wasp, has been discovered in a swampy area near Zurich, Switzerland. May 17, 2014
Researchers Create Ultrasonic Hands to Grip and Move Microparticles
Researchers have developed ultrasonic hands to grab microparticles, such as cells, under a microscope. May 17, 2014
Rare Lancetfish Captured in Nags Head, North Carolina
A rare lancetfish was captured in Nags Head Beach, North Carolina. The deep sea fish with large mouths and sharp teeth are not usually found close to the shore. May 16, 2014
New Horned Lizard Species Discovered in Southern Mexico
A new horned lizard species has been discovered in southern Mexico. The proposed name for the new species is Phrynosoma sherbrookei. May 16, 2014
New Jellyfish Species Discovered in the Gulf of Venice
A new jellyfish species has been discovered in the Gulf of Venice. The previously unknown jellyfish surprised scientists by appearing in a well studied region. May 16, 2014
Researchers Develop Regenerating Plastic That Grows Back After Sustaining Damage
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed regerating plastic that grows back after sustaining damage. May 16, 2014
New Species of Thrips Discovered in Seychelles
A new species of thrips has been discovered in the Seychelles. The tiny insects measures 1 to 2 millimeters in length. May 16, 2014
FDA Requires Lower Starting Dose for Lunesta, a Sleep Aid Drug
The FDA is warning that the recommended starting dose of Lunesta is too high. May 15, 2014
Scientists Find Skeleton of Girl Who Fell to Her Death In Yucatan Sinkhole Over 12,000 Years Ago
Scientists have found the skeleton of a girl who fell into a Yucatan sinkhole about 12,000 years ago. May 15, 2014
Scientists Discover Some Clingfish Species Are Venomous
A new species of clingfish has been discovered by a Texas A&M scientist. The scientists also discovered some clingfish species are venomous. May 15, 2014
Jupiter's Great Red Spot Continues to Shrink
Jupiter's Great Red Spot has shrunk to its smallest size ever measured. The Great Red Spot is a giant swirling anticyclonic storm. May 15, 2014
Magnetar Formation May Require a Double Star
A double star may be needed for a magnetar to form. A high velocity runaway star was found for the magnetar in the cluster Westerlund 1. May 14, 2014