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SpaceX to Send Private Citizens on a Trip Around the Moon in 2018
SpaceX plans to send private citizens on a trip around the Moon in 2018. SpaceX will use its upcoming Crew Dragon spacecraft. February 27, 2017
NASA Telescope Finds Seven Earth-Sized Planets in Habitable Zone Around a Single Star
Seven Earth-sized planets in the habitable zone have been found around a single star. The system is called TRAPPIST-1 February 22, 2017
Amoeba's Carapace Resembles Gandalf's Wizard Hat
A new species of microorganism has been named after the wizard Gandalf from The Lord of the Rings. The amoeba's carapace resembles the wizard's hat. February 20, 2017
Penguins at Steinhart Aquarium Given Red Hearts for Valentine's Day
Penguins at the Steinhart Aquarium were given red Valentine's Hearts. The penguins carried the hearts off to their nests. February 15, 2017
Candy-Striped Hermit Crab Discovered in Caribbean
The Candy-Striped Hermit Crab is a new hermit crab species that was discovered in the Caribbean by scientists. January 27, 2017
Insect With Triangular Head Preserved in 100 Million Year Old Amber
Scientists have discovered an insect with a triangular head preserved in 100 million year old amber. A new order was created for the unusual insect. January 26, 2017
Doomsday Clock Moved 30 Seconds Closer to Midnight Because of Donald Trump
The Doomsday Clock has been moved 30 second closer to midnight because of President Donald Trump January 26, 2017
World's Largest Banana Collection in Belgium is Adding Potatoes
Belgium is home to the world's largest banana collection. It is now expanding into potatoes. January 23, 2017
Ants Use the Sun for Guidance When Walking Backwards
Scientists have discovered that ants rely on the sun and their memories when walking backwards to their nest. January 19, 2017
New Moth Species Named After Donald Trump
A new species of moth has been named after President-elect Donald J. Trump. January 18, 2017
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus to Close in May 2017
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will run its final performances in May 2017. The circus is closing after 146 years. January 15, 2017
Researchers Capture Footage of the Ruby Seadragon in the Wild for the First Time
Researchers have captured footage of the rare Ruby Seadragon in the wild for the very first time. January 14, 2017
New York City Quarantines Cats to Stop Rare Bird Flu Outbreak
New York City has quarantined hundreds of cats to stop a rare bird flu outbreak before it spreads to many other cats. January 13, 2017
Three New Land Flatworms Discovered in Brazil
Scientists have discovered three new species of flatworms in the Brazilian Araucaria forest January 9, 2017
Panasonic Unveils Egg Shaped Companion Robot at CES 2017
Panasonic unveiled this egg-shaped companion robot at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show. January 6, 2017
Ewaybot Unveils MoRo Robot at 2017 CES
Ewaybot unveiled its MorRo robot at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show. January 6, 2017
Scientists Say Chickens Are Intelligent, Caring and Complex
Scientists say chickens are very smart birds. They say they are intelligent, caring and complex creatures. January 5, 2017
Feral Cats Cover Over 99.8% of Australia Say Scientists
Researchers have found that feral cats cover over 99.8% of Australia's land area. January 3, 2017
Researchers Estimate Dinosaur Eggs Took 3 to 6 Months to Hatch
Researchers from Florida State University estimate that it took about 3 to 6 months for dinosaur eggs to hatch. January 2, 2017
Leap Second Makes 2016 One Second Longer
A Leap Second makes 2016 one second longer than usual. December 30, 2016