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NASA Shares Witch Head Nebula Image for Halloween
NASA shared this image of the Witch Head nebula for Halloween. The nebula is located in the Orion constellation. October 31, 2013
DaVinci Surgical Robot Carves a Pumpkin
A daVinci surgical robot was used to carve a pumpkin in this video from St. Rita's Medical Center October 31, 2013
Two New Species of Green Flame Moths Discovered
Scientists have discovered two new species of green flame moths. The moths are known for the greem flame-like pattern on the wings. October 30, 2013
Mystery Lava Planet Kepler-78b Baffles Astronomers
The mystery lava planet Kepler 78-b is baffling astronomers. It has one of the tightest known orbits around its star. October 30, 2013
Astrobotic Developing Robotic System for Planetary Cave Exploration
Astrobotic is developing a robotic system for exploring caves on moons and planets. Tyrobot was recently tested in a pit mine on Earth. October 27, 2013
High School Student Discovered Baby Dinosaur Fossil
A high school student discovered the fossil of a baby Parasaurolophus. The find is the most complete fossil yet found of the dinosaur. October 27, 2013
Robot Waters Plants, Cooks Sausages and Opens Beer
The Cosero robot watered a plant, made sausages and opened a bottle of beer at the RoboCup@Home challenge. October 27, 2013
Astronomers Locate Most Distant Known Galaxy in the Universe
Astronomers locate the most distant galaxy in the Universe. It was seen at an early time after the Big Bang. October 27, 2013
ALMA Telescope Reveals Ghostly Shape of the Boomerang Nebula
The ALMA telescope has revealed the ghostly image of the Boomerang Nebula, the coldest known object in the universe. October 25, 2013
NASA Releases Video of Sun's Canyon of Fire
NASA has released a video of the Sun's Canyon of Fire. October 25, 2013
Grasshopper Mice Numb to the Pain of the Bark Scorpion Sting
Grasshopper mice are numb to the pain of the bark scorpion sting. The venom from this scorpion can kill other mammals of a similar size. October 25, 2013
Male Spider Gives Female Spider a Nuptial Gift, But She Eats Him Anyway
A male spider gave a female a delicoius fly wrapped in white silk as a nuptial gift, but she ate him anyway. Male spiders bearing gifts get to provide more sperm to the females. October 24, 2013
School in England Closes Due to False Widow Spider Infestation
A school in England has closed due to a false widow spider infestation. The spiders are venomous, but have never killed anyone in the U.K. October 24, 2013
Two New Species of Scarab Beetles Discovered in Southern Africa
Two new species of scarab beetles have been discovered in Southern Africa. The new species dwell in grasslands/savannas. October 23, 2013
Gold Particles Discovered in Leaves of Eucalyptus Trees
Scientists have discovered gold particles in the leaves of Eucalyptus trees. The trees draw up the gold particles from the Earth via their root system. October 23, 2013
Scientists Say Ancient Mega Clawed Creature Had Spider-like Brain
Ancient mega clawed created had a spider-like nervous system. The creature is a distant relative of scorpions and spiders. October 21, 2013
Law of Urination: All Mammals Take 21 Seconds to Urinate
The Law of Urination states that all mammals take about 21 seconds to urinate. Rats, dogs, cows, elephants and other mammals all empty the bladder in the same amount of time. October 19, 2013
New Dragonfly Species With Red and Black Abdomen Discovered in Taiwan
A new dragonfly species with a red and black abdomen has been discovered in Taiwan. October 18, 2013
Suspected Meteorite Fragrament Recovered From Botton of Chebarkul Lake in Russia's Urals
A suspected meteorite fragment has been recovered from the bottom of Chebarkul Lake in Russia's Urals. The recovery operation was carried on live TV in Russia. October 18, 2013
Aggresive Coyote Reports on the Rise
Reports of encounters between coyotes and humans are on the rise. A man was attacked in Boulder. October 17, 2013