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Five California Children With Mysterious Polio-Like Illness
Researchers have identified a cluster of a polio-like illness in 5 California children. The researchers say the syndrome is very, very rare. February 24, 2014
Scientists Find 186 Previously Unknown Species of Parasitoid Wasps in Costa Rica
Scientists have discovered nearly 200 previously unknown species of parasitoid wasps in Costa Rica. They were all named after local parataxomonists. February 24, 2014
Deer Stranded on Frozen Lake Rescued With Hovercrafts
Three deer stranded on a frozen lake were rescued using hovercraft vehicles. February 22, 2014
Telemedicine: Robonaut Trained to Give Humans Injections
Robonaut is being trained to give humans injections and use ultrasound. The robot could be used as a telemedicine doctor in space. February 22, 2014
NASA's IRIS Witnesses Largest Solar Flare Since It Launched Last Summer
NASA's IRIS has witnessed its largest solar flare since it was launched in Summer 2013. February 22, 2014
New Species of Stream Lizard Found in Peru's Manu National Park
A new species of stream lizard was found in Peru's Manu National Park, which researchers say is a biodiversity hotspot for reptiles and amphibians. February 22, 2014
Speeding Star Kappa Cassiopeiae Creates Giant Shock Wave
A speeding star, named Kappa Cassiopeiae, is moving so quickly it has created a giant shock wave. February 22, 2014
Google Launches Site That Tracks Deforestation in Near Real-Time
Google has launched a new website that monitors deforestation in near real-time. February 21, 2014
BAE Systems Announces Q-Warrior Helmet Mounted Display System
BAE Systems has announced the Q-Warrior helmet mounted display system. The display could help soldiers recognize hostile and non-hostile forces on the battlefield. February 21, 2014
New Marsupial Discovered in Queensland, Australia
A new marsupial has been discovered in Queensland's Springbrook National Park. It has been named the Black-tailed Antechinus. February 21, 2014
Astronomers Discover Clouds Circling Supermassive Black Holes
Astronomers have discovered that clouds circle supermassive black holes using data from NASA's Rossi X-ray Timing Explorer. February 20, 2014
Two New Butterfly Species Identified in Eastern United States
Two new butterfly species have been discovered in the eastern United States. February 20, 2014
Packs of Wild Chihuahuas Reportedly Terrorizing Arizona Town
Packs of wild chihuahuas are causing problems in the streets of an Arizona town. The tiny dogs are seen in packs of 8 to 12, sometimes with larger dogs. February 19, 2014
Belgian Researchers Develop Optical Circuit With Bendable Interconnections
Belgian researchers have developed an optical circuit with bendable and stretchable interconnections. February 19, 2014
One Killed When Rogue Wave Hits British Cruise Ship
A rogue wave hit the British cruise ship Marco Polo and killed an elderly man. February 17, 2014
DARPA Unveils Plans for Flying Drones With Detachable Modules
DARPA has unveiled plans for new vertical takeoff and landing flying drones with detachable mission modules. February 17, 2014
Tiger in India Has Eaten Nine People
A tiger has killed nine people living in small villages in India. Experts believe the female tiger may have an infected tooth forcing it to hunt humans. February 16, 2014
Study Finds Online Trolls Are Sadists and Psychopaths
A new study has found that online trolls are sadists and psychopaths who enjoy their trolling behavior. February 15, 2014
Your Earwax Odor May Reveal Lots of Information About You
Scientists have discovered that earwax odor may reveal lots of information about you. Researchers say it may one day reveal what you have eaten and where you have been. February 15, 2014
People Walking to See Apostle Islands Ice Caves on Frozen Lake Superior
People are hiking across the frozen Lake Superior this winter to view the impressive ice caves on Apostle Island National Lakeshore. February 14, 2014