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Ford Envisions Headless Robots Delivering Packages
Ford sees headless robots delivering packages in the near future. The robot was built by Agility Robotics. May 23, 2019
First Image of a Black Hole Captured with Event Horizon Telescope
Astronomers have captured the first image of a black hole using the Event Horizon Telescope. April 10, 2019
Drug Resistant C. Auris Fungus Emerges as New Global Health Threat
The drug resistant C. Auris fungus is spreading around the globe and killing elderly and people with comprised immune systems. April 6, 2019
Stick Insect's Eggs Survive if Insect is Eaten by a Bird
The hardy eggs of a stick insect survive even when the insect is consumed by a bird. April 5, 2019
New Species of Sideways Stabbing Stiletto Snake Discovered
A new species of stiletto snake has been discovered in north-western Liberia and south-eastern Guinea. Stiletto snakes are known for their ability to stab sideways. March 27, 2019
NASA Releases Free Earth Ebook
NASA has released a free ebook called Earth that contains 69 stunning images from Earth-observing satellites. February 28, 2019
Japan Reports First Death From Coronavirus
The first death in Japan from the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) has been reported by Japan's health ministry. February 13, 2019
New Ultima Thule Image Reveals Small Pits
New Horizons has released a new image of Ultima Thule that reveals small pits and a bright collar ring. January 25, 2019
ESO Shares Supersharp Neptune Image
ESO's very large telescope (VLT) has added a new adaptive optics mode called laser tomography. October 19, 2018
New Species of Neon-Colored Fish Discovered
Scientists from the California Academy of Sciences have discovered new species of beautiful neon-colored fish. October 18, 2018
Atlas Robot Jumps Over Log and Bounds Up High Steps
Boston Dynamics is making it harder for humans to get away from its Atlas robot. October 17, 2018
MobiLimb: Robotic Finger for Smartphones and Tablets
This robotic finger can be added to a smartphone to give it a limb. It is called MobiLimb. October 11, 2018
CNN Video Shows Devastation Over Mexico Beach
CNN's Brooke Baldwin toured Mexico Beach in a helicopter to get a first look at the massive devastation caused by Hurricane Michael in Mexico Beach, Florida. October 11, 2018
Camouflaged Plants in South-West China Resemble Rocks
Study finds camouflaged plants in south-west china can resemble rocks with different colors in different locations. June 6, 2018
Researchers Envision Four Climate Change Scenarios for Civilization-Planet Systems
Researchers from the University of Rochester have come up with four climate change scenarios for civilization-planet systems. June 5, 2018
Easter Islanders Used Rope and Ramps to Put Giant Hats on Statues
Researchers have discovered the Easter islanders used a parbuckling technique to get the giant red hats on the top of the famous Easter Island statues. June 4, 2018
What is Brackish Water?
Information about brackish water and where it can be found. Estuaries are known for having brackish water as are bodies of water near salt deposits. May 31, 2018
Robotic Falcon Designed to Help Reduce Bird Strikes Near Airports
Researchers have developed a robotic falcon that was created to help reduce bird strikes near airports. May 31, 2018
Samara Polytech Research Create the Glaideron
Researchers from Samara Polytech have created a semi-autonomous aeronautic marine device called the Glaideron May 30, 2018
Study Finds Deer Tick Populations on the Rise in Indiana
Ticks that carry Lyme disease and other illnesses are spreading into Indiana and the Midwest states. May 25, 2018