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Handaxe Design Study Reveals Two Distinct Neanderthal Cultures
A study of ancient handaxes reveals there were at least two distinct Neanderthal cultures in Europe. August 20, 2013
Over 100 New Tiny Predatory Beetle Species Discovered in Tahiti
Over 100 new species of tiny predatory beetles have been discovered in Tahiti. August 20, 2013
Chelyabinsk Meteor Sent Plume of Meteor Dust Around the World
The Suomi NPP satellite tracked the Chelyabinsk meteor plume around Earth. August 19, 2013
South Farallon Islands are the Most Rodent-Dense Islands in the World
The South Farallon Islands, located 27 miles off San Francisco, are the most rodent-dense islands in the world. August 19, 2013
MIT Researchers Discover Exoplanet That Orbits Its Star in Just 8.5 Hours
MIT researchers have discovered an exoplanet that orbits its star in just 8.5 hours. The exoplanet is 7000 light-years from Earth. August 19, 2013
Florida Keys to Use Drones to Help Battle Mosquitoes
The Florida Keys plans to bring unmanned aerial vehicles into the war against mosquitoes. August 18, 2013
Elon Musk Details Hyperloop Transport System
Elon Musk has detailed his Hyerloop transport system, which could take passengers from Los Angeles to San Francisco in 30 minutes. August 16, 2013
TailBot is a Miniature Tail Assisted Running and Jumping Robot
TailBot is a miniature tail assisted running and jumping robot. August 16, 2013
Curiosity Rover Observes Two Moons Passing in the Martian Night
This sped-up movie shows the Curiosity rover observing two moons passing the Martian night August 16, 2013
Male Pufferfish Make Cool Looking Underwater Circular Structures to Attract Females
Here is video footage of pufferfish making cool looking underwater circular structures to attract females. August 15, 2013
Olinguito is First Carnivore Discovered in Americas in 35 Years
The Olinguito is the first carnivore discovered in the Americas in 35 years. August 15, 2013
Stanford's Virtual Cow Experiment Lets People Experience Life as a Cow
A virtual cow experiment at Stanford lets users experience life as a cow headed for the slaughterhouse. August 14, 2013
Scientists Build 3D Map of Section of Fruit Fly Brain Responsible for Detecting Motion
Scientists have mapped the portion of a fruit fly brain that is responsible for detecting motion. August 14, 2013
Researchers Determine Winnemucca Lake Petroglyphs Are at Least 10,500 Years Old
Researchers have determined the Winnemucca Lake petroglyphs are at least 10,500 years old - the oldest known petroglyphs in North America August 14, 2013
Scientists Create Glowing Green Rabbits
Researchers create glowing green rabbits using active transgenesis technique developed by researchers at the University of Hawaii Manoa August 13, 2013
Invasive South American Testicle Biting Pacu Fish Arrives in Sweden
Pacu, a fish also known as the ball cutter, has turned up in Sweden. August 12, 2013
Study Finds Dromedary Camels May Carry Deadly MERS Coronavirus
A new study has found that dromedary camels may carry the deadly MERS virus. August 12, 2013
Astonomers Image Magenta Planet GJ 504b
Astronomers have imaged GJ 504b, which glows a dark magenta. The astronomers used data from the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii. August 12, 2013
Six New Species of Popeye Flies Discovered in Tahiti
Six new species of Popeye flies have been discovered in Tahiti. August 11, 2013
New Species of Hammerhead Shark Discovered Off South Carolina Coast
A new species of hammerhead shark has been discovered off the South Carolina coast. August 11, 2013