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Ancient Reptile Named Captorhinus Had Detachable Tail for Escaping Predators
An ancient reptile named Captorhinus had a detachable tail it could use to escape predators. March 8, 2018
Scientists Observe Newly Hatched Dumbo Octopus
Scientists have observed and filmed a dumbo octopus hatching from its egg for the first time. February 20, 2018
Pigcasso the Painting Pig
Pigcasso is a pig that paints for a living. The paintings help support Pigcasso's home at the Farm Sanctuary SA. February 19, 2018
Robot Dog Opens Door For Another Robot Dog
A robot dog can now open a door for another robot dog thanks to new technology developed by Boston Dynamics. February 13, 2018
Newly Discovered Millipede Comes in More Color Combinations Than Any Other
A newly discovered millipede comes in numerous different color combinations. It is also covered in cyanide. January 27, 2018
Video: Deep Sea Jellyfish Resembles Exploding Firework
The amazing looking Halitrephes maasi jellyfish resembles an exploding firework. It was encountered by the E/V Nautilus research vessel. January 18, 2018
Dinosaur Discovered in China had Iridescent Feathers like a Hummingbird
Scientists have discovered the fossil of a dinosaur in China that had rainbow coloring. It had iridescent feathers like a hummingbird. January 15, 2018
Fossil of Giant Extinct Burrowing Bat Found in New Zealand
Researchers have a discovered the fossil of a previously unknown giant burrowing bat species in New Zealand. January 11, 2018
Exoplanet WASP-18b Has a Smothering Stratosphere Dominated by Carbon Monoxide
NASA says there are no signs of water on WASP-18b and the stratosphere is loaded with carbon monoxide. December 4, 2017
Mariana Snailfish is the Deepest Known Fish
The Mariana snailfish has been named the deepest fish in the ocean. It thrives at depths of up to 8,000 meters. November 29, 2017
Study Finds Sheep Can Recognize Human Faces
A study conducted by University of Cambridge researchers has found that sheep can recognize human faces. November 8, 2017
Sinosauropteryx Dinosaur Had Bandit Mask Facial Pattern
Scientists say a small feathered dinosaur named Sinosauropteryx had a mask-like bandit stripe across its eyes to help with camouflage. October 26, 2017
RoboBee Microrobot Can Now Dive, Swim and Burst Out of the Water
Harvard SEAS has upgraded its RoboBee. It can now dive into the water and swim around and then burst back out of the water. October 25, 2017
NASA Proves Fidget Spinners are Still Cool
NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik used a fidget spinner on the International Space Station. October 23, 2017
Skull Analysis Suggests Deaf Neandertal Survived With Help From Friends
A 50,000-year-old skull suggests a Neanderthal sru October 23, 2017
Lunar Lava Tube Cave Could House Moon Base
A huge lunar lava tube has been discovered on the moon that could be used as a moon base for astronauts and moon colonists. October 21, 2017
Study Finds Alligators Eat Sharks
A new study has found that alligators eat sharks. The photograph provided is proof. It shows an alligator biting a nurse shark's tail. October 18, 2017
Study Finds Fox Squirrels Organize Their Nut Storage Caches by Variety and Quality
A new study has observed squirrels using a cognitive strategy called chunking when storing their nuts. Nuts are stored by variety and quality. October 16, 2017
New Zealand Parasitoid Wasp Named After Draco Malfoy
A newly discovered species of parasitoid wasp in New Zealand has been named after Draco Malfoy from Harry Potter. October 10, 2017
SpaceX Wants to Take You Anywhere On Earth in Under One Hour
SpaceX wants to use rockets to take people anywhere on Earth in less than one hour. September 29, 2017