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Well-Preserved Fossil of Ostrich-like Ornithomimus Dinosaur Discovered
A fossil of an ostrich-like Ornithomimus dinosaur has been discovered. It has preserved tail feathers and skin. October 28, 2015
Scientists Make First Observations of Rare Omura's Whales
Researchers have recorded the first field observations of the rare Omura's whales off the coast of Madagascar. October 28, 2015
NASA's SDO Observes Another Very Long Filament on the Sun
NASA's Solar Dynamic Observatory (SDO) has captured another very long filament on the sun. The filament is the length of 50 Earths side by side. October 27, 2015
Throwable Walking Robot has a Spherical Shell
Japanese researchers have built a throwable walking robot with a spherical shell named QRoSS. October 27, 2015
Researchers Invent a Sonic Tractor Beam
Researchers from the University of Sussex have invented what they are calling a sonic tractor beam that uses holographic acoustic elements to levitate objects. October 27, 2015
Loss of Poop From Giant Animals Disrupting Earth's Nutrient Cycle
The loss of enormous amounts of poop once left by giant land and sea animals is disrupting Earth's nutrient cycle say scientists from the University of Vermont. October 27, 2015
Study Finds Persian Gulf Climate May Become Too Hot for Humans
A new study from MIT and Loyola Marymount University has found that Climate Change may make the Persian Gulf too hot at times for humans to survive. October 26, 2015
Researchers Regrow Hair on Mice by Inhibiting Enzymes
Researchers from Columbia University Medical Center grow hair on the backs of mice by blocking a family of enzymes. October 26, 2015
Archaeologists Find Sword and Gold Jewelry in Ancient Mycenaean Warrior Tomb
Archaeologists have excavated the tomb of an ancient Mycenaean warrior containing weapons, jewelry and other Bronze Age artifacts. October 26, 2015
Comet Lovejoy Releasing Alcohol and Sugar Into Space
The Comet Lovejoy is releasing large amounts of alcohol and a type of sugar into space say NASA researchers. October 26, 2015
Oxford Researchers Study Divorce Patterns in Great Tits
Oxford University researchers have been studying why birds decide to end their relationship. October 25, 2015
Cornell University Engineers Develop 3D-Printed Robotic Tentacles
Engineers at Cornell University have develop a method for 3D-printing robotic tentacles. An elastomeric material was used. October 24, 2015
New Horizons Shares Image of Pluto's Double-Lobed Moon Kerberos
New Horizons has shared images of Pluto's tiny double-lobed moon named Kerberos. It has a highly-reflective surface suggesting water ice. October 23, 2015
Hurricane Patricia is Strongest Hurricane Ever Measured
Hurricane Patricia is now the strongest hurricane ever measured. It is headed for the southern central Mexico coast. October 23, 2015
Rare Baby Aye-Aye Gets Weighed at San Diego Zoo
A rare baby aye-aye gets weighed at the San Diego Zoo. The Aye-Aye at the San Deigo Zoo turned one month old on October. October 22, 2015
Touching Double Star System Spotted With ESO's Very Large Telescope
Astronomers have spotted a touching double star system using ESO's Very Large Telescope. The star system is named VSTS 352. October 22, 2015
Study Finds Crocodiles Can Sleep With One Eye Open
A new study has found that crocodiles slee p with one eye open like birds and some aquatic mammals. October 22, 2015
Planet is Being Disintegrated by Its Star
A planet is being distintegrated by its star, a distant white dwarf. Data for the planetary shredding initially came from Kepler. October 21, 2015
Harvard's RoboBee Can Now Dive and Swim Underwater
Harvard's insect robots, called RoboBees, can now swim underwater. The robots using a modified flapping technique when underwater. October 21, 2015
Scientists Unearth Fossil of Ancient Pig-Snouted Turtle
Scientists have unearthed the fossil of an ancient species of pig-snouted turtle in Utah. October 21, 2015