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Fire Ants Build Sinking Eiffel Towers When Trying to Escape
Scientists observe fire ants building sinking Eiffel towers when attempting to escape and they need to move vertically. July 12, 2017
Study Finds Praying Mantises Kill and Eat Small Birds
A recent study has found that many species of praying mantises around the world hunt, kill and eat small birds. July 5, 2017
Researchers Investigate Explosion of Sea Pickles off Northwest Coast
Researchers are investigating an explosion in the population of sea pickles off the Northwest coast. Sea pickles are also known as pyrosomes. July 5, 2017
Ancient Giant Croc-like Creature Had Serrated Teeth Like T. Rex
An ancient giant crocodile-like creature from Madagascar had serrated teeth like T. rex. It lived in Madagascar around 170 million years ago. July 4, 2017
Rat Lungworm Found Throughout Florida Say Scientists
Researchers from the University of Florida have discovered the rat lungworm nematode is found throughout Florida. June 28, 2017
Ancient Wasp Species Discovered in Amber Named After Ziggy Stardust
An ancient was species discovered in Burmese amber has been named after David Bowie's alter ego Ziggy Stardust. June 26, 2017
Grizzly Bears Help Test Durability of Outdoor Products
Grizzly bears are helping to test the durability of outdoor products at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center. June 22, 2017
Japanese Scientists Build a Dance Teacher Robot
Researchers at Tokohu University have created a dance instructor robot. June 21, 2017
Scientists Plan to Destroy Weeds With Laser Equipped Robots
German scientists are developing lasers that will help kill weeds. The lasers will be carried by robots. June 19, 2017
Newly Discovered Russian Pliosaur Named After Mongolian Water Spirit
A new genus and species of pliosaur has been named after a Mongolian water spirit. June 17, 2017
Scientists Genetically Engineer Glow-in-the-Dark Mosquito Killing Fungus to Produce Spider and Scorpion Venom
Scientists have genetically engineered a glow-in-the-dark mosquito killing fungus to produce toxins from spiders and scorpions. June 15, 2017
Jupiter is the Oldest Planet in our Solar System
Scientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have determined Jupiter is the oldest planet in our solar system. June 14, 2017
Giant Kangaroo-sized Flying Turkeys Once Roamed Australia
Scientists have discovered that a giant flying turkey species once lived in Australia. It weighs about four times as much as a modern brush turkey. June 14, 2017
Amputated Flatworm Regenerated Into Double-Headed Worm While Traveling in Space
Scientists discovered that an amputated flatworm regenerated into a double-headed flatworm during a trip on the Space Station. June 13, 2017
Ancient Snake Species Had Wing-like Projections on its Vertebrae
Researchers have discovered the fossil of an ancient snake species that had wing-like projections from its vertebrae. June 12, 2017
Great Cormorants Can Hear Underwater
Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark have discovered that great cormorants can hear underwater. June 12, 2017
Inflated Hedgehog Treated for Severe Case of Balloon Syndrome
A hedgehog treated by vets for balloon syndrome was twice its normal size. June 11, 2017
Leaky Skin Protects Cane Toads When Sloughing
Researchers have discovered that cane toads have slightly permeable skin that helps them when moulting. June 10, 2017
NASA Unveils Mars Rover Concept Vehicle
NASA unveiled a cool looking black Mars Rover concept vehicle at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex earlier this week. June 10, 2017
Baby Opposite Bird Preserved in 100 Million Year Old Amber
This baby bird was preserved in amber that is around 100 million years old. June 9, 2017