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Flies With Brothers Make Gentler Lovers Say Oxford Scientists
Scientists say flies with brothers make gentler lovers. Unrelated flies tend to compete more fiercely for females' attention. January 23, 2014
425 Million Year Old Sea Creature Resembled Bottle Brush
Scientists have discovered the fossil of a 425 million year old arthropod that resembled a bottle brush or toilet brush. January 23, 2014
Study Finds Exposure to Sunlight May Help Reduce Blood Pressure
A new study has found that exposing skin to sunlight may help reduce blood pressure. January 22, 2014
Biologists Find Fossils of Previously Unknown Species of Big-Headed Flies
Biologists have discovered fossils of previously unknown species of big-headed flies. January 22, 2014
New Imaging Technique Renders 3D Images of Live Cells Without Need for Dyes
A new imaging technique renders 3D images of live cells without the need for dyes or chemicals. January 22, 2014
Herschel Telescope Detects Water on Dwarf Planet Ceres
cientists using the Herschel space observatory have detected water on the dwarf planet Ceres. January 22, 2014
E-whiskers: Berkeley Researchers Develop Whiskers for Robots
Researchers at the University of California (UC) Berkeley have created created e-whiskers using composite films of carbon nanotubes and silver nanoparticles . January 22, 2014
New Transparent Display Developed at MIT Could Be Applied as Thin Plastic Coating on Windows
A new transparent display developed by MIT researchers could be applied as a thin plastic coating on windows. January 21, 2014
Large Colorful Beetle That Lives With Ants Discovered in Guyane
Scientists from the Smithsonian Institution have discovered the Spectacular Guyane False-form beetle. The beetle lives with ants. January 21, 2014
ESA's Rosetta Probe Wakes up to Chase Down Comet
ESA's Rosetta probe is awake after being in hibernation mode since June 2011. The spacecraft will attempt a landing on the surface of a comet. January 21, 2014
Researchers Argue Older Brains May Slow From Processing Increasing Amounts of Knowledge
Researchers say older brains may slow from processing increasing amounts of knowledge and not from cognitive decline. January 21, 2014
NASA's Earth Observatory Shares Image of Nearly Frozen Over Lake Erie
An image acquired by NASA's Aqua satellite on January 9th shows a Lake Erie that is 90% ice covered. January 20, 2014
Study Finds Kids Teased in P.E. Class Exercise Less a Year Later
A new study has found that children bullied in P.E. class are less likely to participate in physical activity on year later. January 20, 2014
NASA Scientists Perplexed by Mystery Jelly Doughnut Shaped Rock on Mars
NASA scientists are puzzled by a mystery jelly doughnut rock that seemed to appear in front of the rover. January 20, 2014
MIT Study Finds Brain Can Identify Images Seen for Just 13 Milliseconds
Study by MIT neuroscientists finds brain can identify images seen for just 13 milliseconds. January 20, 2014
Scientists Mount Miniature Video Cameras on Falcons to Record Them Catching Prey
Scientists mounted miniature video cameras on falcons to record them catching prey. Researchers worked with falconers to help record the amazing footage. January 20, 2014
Pillage Ant: New Slave-Making Ant Species Discovered in Eastern U.S.
A new species of slave-making ant has been discovered in the Eastern U.S. The Pillage Ant sends tiny raiing parties out and uses chemical camouflage and artistic rapier fencing. January 20, 2014
Company Develops Jackets for Chickens
A company named Omlet has developed high-visibility jackets for chickens that keep them ware and make them easier to see. January 19, 2014
Lion Cubs Investigate GoPro Camera on Remote Control Car
Here is a cute video of lion cubs investigated a GoPro camera attached to a remote control car. January 19, 2014
Google Developing Smart Contact Lenses That Measure Glucose Levels
Google is developing smart contact lenses that measure glucose levels to help people manage their diabetes. January 19, 2014