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Scientists Decode Hookworm Genome
Scientists have decoded the genome for the hookworm, Necator americanus. The parasitic worm enters the human body through the feet and feeds on human blood. January 19, 2014
New Crayfish Species Named After Hatfield and McCoy Feud
A new crayfish discovered in the Appalachian Mountains has been named after the Hatfield and McCoy feuding families. January 19, 2014
New Sea Slug Species Named After Khaleesi on Game of Thrones
New sea slug species, Tritonia khaleesi, named after Khaleesi from Game of Thrones. It was found off the coast of Brazil. January 19, 2014
New Toad Species Found in Peruvian Andes
A new species of toad has been discovered hiding under leaf litter in the Peruvian Yungas. January 18, 2014
Scientists Use Virtual Reality to Test Moral Dilemmas Involving Certain Death of Humans
Scientists create virtual reality experiments to test moral dilemmas involving the death of humans. January 18, 2014
Black-Eyed Squid Battles Owlfish in MBARI Video
A black-eyed squid battels an owlfish in this video captured by MBARI's ROV. January 17, 2014
NASA Video Explains New Year's Asteroid Strike
NASA describes the New Year's asteroid strike, 2014 AA. The asteroid was about the size of a compact car. January 17, 2014
Scientists Make a Sponge Sneeze
Researchers at the University of Alberta have made a sponge sneeze. This suggests sponges have a sensory organ. January 17, 2014
Scientists Say Prairie Dogs Use Jump-Yips to Test Alertness of Neighbors
Scientists have found that prairie dogs use jump-yips to test the alertness of their neighbors. January 17, 2014
FDA Warns of Liver Damage From High Doses of Acetaminophen
FDA warns doses of acetaminophen of 325mg or more can cause liver damage. They want doctors to stop prescribing doses greater than 325mg per tablet. January 16, 2014
Study Finds Birds Conserve Energy and Generate Extra Lift by Flying in V Formation
Study finds birds conserve energy and generate extra lift from an upwash effect by flying in a V formation. January 16, 2014
Scientists Discover Ice-Loving Sea Anemones in Antarctica
Scientists were astonished to discover ice-loving sea anemones living beneath the Ross Ice Shelf off Antarctica. January 16, 2014
Study Finds Trees Grow Faster and Store Greater Amounts of Carbon as They Age
An interesting new study has found that most trees experience accelerating growth as they age. January 16, 2014
Astronomers Discover First Planet Around Solar Twin in Star Cluster
Astronomers using HARPS have discovered the first planet orbiting a solar twin inside a star cluster. January 15, 2014
Computer Simulation of Flexible Muscle-Based Locomotion for Bipedal Creatures
Here is a computer simulation of bipedal creatures walking with 3D simulated muscles. The computer generated creatures face obstacles and uneven terrain. January 15, 2014
Tahoe Bears Not Hibernating This Winter
Tahoe bears are not hibernating this Winter due the mild conditions. A black bear was seen bounding across a ski slope. January 15, 2014
New Lobster Species Named After Nelson Mandela
A new species of squat lobster has been named after Nelson Mandela. The lobster, Munidopsis mandelai, was discovered in deep water of South Africa. January 14, 2014
Tiktaalik Fossils Reveal Key Link in Evolution of Hind Limbs
Fossils of Tiktaalik, an ancient fish and crocodile-like creature, reveal a key link in the evolution of hind limbs. January 14, 2014
Video: African Tigerfish Catches Bird in Flight
An African tigerfish was captured on video capturing a swallow in mid-flight. January 13, 2014
Ant Farms Sent to International Space Station to Study Microgravity Conditions
Ant Farms have been sent to the International Space Station on a rocket to study microgravity conditions. January 12, 2014