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Study Finds Fish Fear Robotic Predators Unless They Are Drunk
A new study has found that fish fear robotic versions of predators. The fish did not fear the robots as much if they were drunk. August 3, 2013
Footage of Flying Debris From Milan, Italy Tornado
This video shows close-up footage of debris flying through the air from the tornado that hit Milan, Italy. August 2, 2013
Oregon Zoo Polar Bear Wears Special Collar as Part of USGS Research Project
A polar bear, named Tasul, is wearing a special Tasul collar as part of a USGS research project. August 2, 2013
Japanese Firms Develop Giant Steel Pendulums to Keep Skyscrapers From Swaying During Earthquakes
Japanese Firms have developed giant steel pendulums to keep skyscrapers from swaying during earthquakes. August 1, 2013
Image of Saturn Moons Mimas and Pandora Taken by NASA's Cassini Spacecraft
Here is an amazing image of Saturn Moons Mimas and Pandora taken by NASA's Cassini Spacecraft July 31, 2013
Invasive Ash Borer Threatens New York State's 900 Million Ash Trees
Emerlad Ash Borer is expanding in New York July 31, 2013
Caltech Engineers Devise Method to Boost Conventional Microscope Into Billion-Pixel Imaging System
Caltech engineers have devised a method to boost a conventional microscope into a billion-pixel imaging system July 31, 2013
Video: Giant Water Bug Lethocerus Patruelis Kills a Fish
This is a video of the giant water bug larva, Lethocerus patruelis, attacking and killing a fish. July 31, 2013
Hair Analysis Indicates Inca Child Sacrifice Given Drugs and Alcohol Before Death
Hair analysis indicates Inca child sacrifice was given drugs and alcohol before her death. July 30, 2013
Scientists Develop Computer Program That Can Identify Individual Wolves By Their Howls
UK researchers have developed a computer program that can identify individuals wolves from the sound of their howls. July 30, 2013
Astronauts Remotely Control Rovers on Earth from the International Space Station
Astronauts on the International Space Station remotely controlled a rover on Earth July 30, 2013
Newly Discovered Laos Spider Named After Dominic Monaghan
A newly discovered spider, found in Laos, has been named after Dominic Monaghan. July 30, 2013
Chinese Scientists Grow Teeth Using Human Urine
Scientists from China say they were able to grow teeth using stem cells obtained from human urine. July 30, 2013
33 New Ant Species Discovered in Central America. Some Named After Mayan Lords and Demons
33 new ant species discovered in Central America and the Caribbean. Some of the ants have been named after Mayan lords and demons. July 30, 2013
Bee Swarm Attacks Couple, Horses and Hens in Pantego, Texas
A swarm of 30,000 bees attacked a couple in Pantego, Texas and killed their show horses and four chickens. July 30, 2013
New Dwarf Lemur Species Discovered in Madagascar
Scientists have announced the discovery of a new species of dwarf lemur in Madagascar. July 29, 2013
T-Resilience Algorithm Enables Hexapod Robot to Make Adjustments if its Leg is Chopped in Half
This hexapod robot makes adjustments if one of its legs is chopped in half thanks to the T-Resilience algorithm. July 29, 2013
Coffin-within-a-Coffin Found at Richard III Site
A coffin-within-a-coffin was found at the Richard III site. July 29, 2013
X-Ray Observations Used to Detect Exoplanet Passing in Front of its Parent Star
X-ray observations have been used to detect an exoplanet passing in front of its parent star for the first time. July 29, 2013
Newly Discovered Parasitoid Wasp Species Rides on the Backs of Damselflies
A newly discovered parasitoid was species rides on the backs of damselflies. It also lays its eggs in their eggs. July 29, 2013