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Scientists Find Earliest Evidence of Humans Eating Salmon
Researchers have discovered that people started using salmon as a food source as early as 11,500 years ago. September 27, 2015
Newly Identified Australian Fish Named Blue Bastard
A newly identified species of Australian fish has been named the Blue Bastard. The reef fish is found off the coast of northern Australia. September 26, 2015
Quadruped Robot Named Spot Trains at Marines Warfighting Lab
A quadruped robot named Spot trained at the Marines Warfighting Lab in Quantico, Va. The robot was developed by Boston Dynamics. September 26, 2015
New Image of Textured Pluto Mountains Nicknamed Snakeskin
The New Horizons team has released an image of textured mountains on Pluto that resemble scales or snakeskin. September 25, 2015
Oldest Case of Human Decapitation in New World Discovered in Brazil
The oldest case of human decapitation has been discovered at the in the rock shelter of Lapa do Santo in Brazil. September 23, 2015
Fossils of New Hadrosaur Species Found on North Slope of Alaska
Researchers have discovered the fossils of a previously unknown hadrosaur species in Alaska. September 22, 2015
Scientists Sequence Genome of the Flatworm Macrostomum Lignano
Scientists have sequenced the genome of the flatowrm Macrostomum lignano, which is known for its regenerative abilities. September 21, 2015
Rare Peruvian Animals Captured in Camera Trap Footage
Some rare Peruvian animals have been captured with camera trap footage from cameras places in the Sira Communal Reserve of Peru. September 21, 2015
DARPA Gives Helicopters Robotic Legs
DARPA is working on robotic landing gear for helicopters so they can land on irregular and moving surfaces. September 20, 2015
Cancer Patient Receives 3D Printed Titanium Sternum and Rib Cage
A cancer patient in Australia received a 3D printed titanium sternum and rib cage in the first surgey of its kind. September 19, 2015
New Genus of Huntsman Spider Discovered in Southern Africa
A new genus of huntsman spider was discovered in the deserts of South Africa and Namibia. September 19, 2015
Small Triceratops Relative Nicknamed Ava Discovered in Montana
Scientists have discovered a near complete fossil of a triceratops-like species. The species has been nicknamed Ava. September 19, 2015
Bunostegos Possibly First Creature to Walk Upright on All Fours
Bunostegos was possibly the first creature to walk upright on all fours. It is ugly looking 240 million year old pre-reptile cow-sized creature. September 17, 2015
Saturn's Moon Enceladus Has a Global Ocean
NASA researchers say Saturn's moon Enceladus has a global ocean underneath its icy surface. September 16, 2015
Scientists Used Sound to Control Worm's Brain Cells
Scientists have used sound waves to control groups of neurons in a worm's brain to control its movement. September 16, 2015
FDA Cracks Down on R.J. Reynolds: Bans Four Cigarette Brands
The FDA has ordered a ban on the sale of four new cigarette brands owned by R.J. Reynolds. The FDA says the new cigarettes have new ingredients and are not safe. September 15, 2015
New Flea Genus and Species Discovered in Amber
A new flea genus and species has been discovered in Dominican amber. The genus has been named Atopopsyllus. September 15, 2015
Newly Discovered Australian Dinosaur Named Lightning Claw
Researchers have discovered a new Australian dinosaur named Lightning Claw. It was discovered in Lightning Ridge. September 15, 2015
Craters From Double Meteorite Impact Discovered in Sweden
Sweden suffered a double meteorite impact about 458 million years ago. The largest of the two craters has a diameter of 7.5 kilomters. September 14, 2015
Australian Sheep Named Chris Sets Shearing Record
An Australian sheep named Chris has set an unofficial world record after 88 pounds of wool was removed. September 14, 2015