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Cell Nuclei and Chromosomes Preserved in 180 Million Year Old Fern Fossil
Cell nuclei and chromosomes preserved in 180 million year old fern fossil. Ancient fern was buried suddenly during ancient volcanic eruption. March 29, 2014
Ten Snail Species With Colorful Coiled Shells Discovered in West-Malaysia, Sumatra, and Thailand
Ten new snail species with colorful coiled shells have been discovered in West-Malaysia, Sumatra, and Thailand. March 29, 2014
NASA's Sunflower-Shaped Starshade Could Help Astronomers Take Better Pictures of Exoplanets
NASA is working on a prototype spacecraft named Starshade that could take pictures of planets orbiting other stars. March 29, 2014
Chariklo is a Comet-like Miniature Planet With Rings
Astronomers have found Chariklo, a comet-like miniature planet with rings. It is located between Saturn and Uranus. March 28, 2014
Report: Tumbleweeds Taking Over Some Colorado Neighborhoods
Tumbleweeds are reportedly taking over some Colorado neighborhoods. Tumbleweeds also became extra fuel for a recent firenado. March 27, 2014
Hubble Spots Mars-Bound Comet Sprouting Multiple Jets
Hubble has spotted a Mars-bound comet sprouting multiple jets. The comet will pass within 84,000 miles of Mars on October 19th. March 27, 2014
New Dwarf Planet Found Beyond Sedna
Astronomers have discovered a new dwarf planet found beyond Sedna in the inner Oort cloud. March 27, 2014
Washington Monument to Reopen on May 12
The Washington Monument is set to reopen on May 12th. It has been closed since the 2011 earthquake. March 26, 2014
Ancient Marine Creature Fed Using Its Facial Appendages
A large ancient marine animal, Tamisiocaris, fed using its bizarre facial appendages to filter plankton. March 26, 2014
Scientists Record Flight Muscles Moving Inside Flies
Scientists have recorded flight muscles moving inside flies for the first time using a 3D X-ray scanning technique. March 26, 2014
Ancient Sea Turtle Was Ten Feet Long
Paleontologists have determined that a huge ancient turtle was ten feet long after connecting two partial limb fossils. March 25, 2014
Canadian Man in Critical Condition With Ebola-like Virus After Returning From Africa
A Candian man is in critical condition in a hospital in Saskatoon with an Ebola-like virus after returning from West Africa. March 24, 2014
Death Cologne Could Save You From Zombies Say Scientists
Chemist Raychelle Burks, Ph.D. has the recipe for a Death Cologne that makes you smell like a rotting corpse and could potentailly save you in a zombie apocalypse. March 24, 2014
Ebola Outbreak Confirmed in Guinea
An Ebola outbreak has been confirme din Guinea. The deadly virus has killed up to 59 people. March 22, 2014
Earth-sized Exoplanet Reportedly Discovered Orbiting Red Dwarf in Habitable Zone
The first Earth-sized exoplanet has reportedly been discovered in a habitable zone around its parent star, a red dwarf. March 22, 2014
Inner Radiation Belt Surrounding Earth Organized in Zebra Stripe Patterns
The inner radiation belt surrounding earth displays a persistent pattern resembling zebra stripes. March 22, 2014
Glasshead Barreleye Fish Has Previously Unknown Type of Eye With Two Retinas
The glasshead barreleye fish has a previously unknown type of eye with two retinas. March 21, 2014
Scientists Discover Burmese Pythons Have Homing Abilities
A new study has found that Burmese pythons in South Florida can find their way home even when they are moved far away from their capture locations. March 21, 2014
Some Small U.S. Farms Are Raising Fainting Goats or Myotonic Goats
Some small farms are raising fainting goats, which are also known as myotonic goats. March 20, 2014
The Human Nose Can Detect Over 1 Trillion Smells Say Scientists
Scientists say the human nose can detect over 1 trillion smells. Previously, it was thought that the nose could detect only 10,000 different odors. March 20, 2014