SSR Archives Page 81
Listen to the Calls of the Elusive Purple Frog of India
Scientists have recorded the calls of the elusive Purple Frog of India on video. Usually the purple frogs make calls from burrows in the soil, but this frog is out in the open. February 14, 2014
Woolly Mammoth Tusk Found at Downtown Seattle Construction Site
An 8.5-feet-long woolly mammoth tusk was found at a downtown Seattle construction site. February 14, 2014
U.S. Military Scientists Developing Pizza That Can Last For Three Years
The U.S. military is currently developing a pizza that remain edible for up to three years. February 14, 2014
National Ignition Facility Announces Milestone in Quest For Nuclear Fusion
Researchers at the National Ignition Facility announced a successful step toward ignition in the ongoing quest for nuclear fusion. February 14, 2014
Scientists Say Urban Bees Are Using Plastic to Build Hives
Scientists from the University of Guelph have discovered urban bees using plastic materials to construct their nests. February 14, 2014
Crazy Ants Neutralize Fire Ant Venom By Secreting Formic Acid
Crazy ants have the ability to detoxify fire ant venom by secreting formic acid and smearing it all over their bodies. February 13, 2014
Ichthyosaur Birth Preserved in Fossil
The birth of an ichthyosaur is preserved in a 248-million-year old fossil. February 13, 2014
Leaderless Robots Inspired by Termites Build Structures Using Foam Bricks
Harvard computer scientists and engineers have developed leaderless robots inspired by termites that can build structures using foam bricks. February 13, 2014
New Species of Oak Discovered in Ton Pariwat Wildlife Sanctuary in Thailand
Scientists have discovered a previously unknown species of Stone Oak in the Ton Pariwat Wildlife Sanctuary in Thailand February 13, 2014
Global Geologic Map of Jupiter's Moon Ganymede Created
Scientists have created a global geologic map of Jupiter's largest moon Ganymede. It was published by the U.S. Geological Survey. February 12, 2014
Rancho Feeding Corporation Recalls Over 8 Million Pounds of Unwholesome Meat Products
Rancho Feeding Corporation recalls over 8 million pounds of unwholesome meat products. February 11, 2014
Rare Bronze Statue of Greek God Apollo Surfaces in Gaza
A large bronze statue of the Greek god Apollo has surfaced in Gaza on a Smurf blanket. The statue is estimated to be about 2,000 years old. February 11, 2014
Study Finds Crocodiles Climb Trees
A University of Tennessee study has found that crocodiles can climb up to the crowns of trees. February 11, 2014
Scientists Control Nanomotors Inside Living Human Cells
Chemists and engineers at Penn State University have placed nanomoters inside living human cells and steered them magnetically. February 10, 2014
Fish on Wheels System Lets Goldfish Drive Fish Tank
The Fish of Wheels system lets goldfish drive its fish tank around. The tank moves in the same direction the goldfish is swimming. February 10, 2014
New Species of Wild Black Pepper Plant Discovered
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild black pepper. It was found in the Andes mountains of Ecuador. February 10, 2014
Scientists Raise Chickens With Artificial Tails to Learn How Dinosaurs Walked
Scientists raised chickens with artificial tails in an attempt to learn more about how dinosaurs may have walked. February 9, 2014
Brains of Male Fruit Flies Contain Special Cells That Make Them Want to Fight
Male fruit flies have special cells in their brains that make them want to fight. These cells are basent in the brains of female fruit flies. February 8, 2014
Scientists Discover Dimetrodon Had Serrated Teeth
Scientists say Deimetrodon had serrated teeth like steak knives. It was the first terrestrial vertebrate to develop serrated teeth. February 7, 2014
Tokyo Zoo Runs Escaped Gorilla Drill With Woman in Gorilla Costume
The Tokyo Zoo ran an escaped safety drill. A woman dressed up in a gorilla costume to serve as the escaped animal. February 7, 2014