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Gliding Possum Found in Northern Australia Might Be New Species
A gliding possum found in Northern Australia could be a new species say scientists. Researchers are studying the marsupial in the Darwin and Palmerston bushland. August 24, 2015
New Sauropod Dinosaur Species Named Rain Lizard
Scientists have discovered the fossils of a new sauropod dinosaur. It has been named Pulanesaura eocollum, which means rain lizard. August 24, 2015
Ancient Pre-Mammal Discovered in Zambia Named Scarface
The fossilized jaw of ancient pre-mammal has been discovered in Zambia. It has been named Ichibengops, which means Scarface. August 23, 2015
Mathematicians Discover 15th Pentagon That Can Tile the Plane
Mathematicians from the University of Washington Bothell have discovered the 15th pentagon that can tile the plane. August 20, 2015
Mass Fish Die Off Reported Near Tianjin Blast Site
A mass fish die off has been reported near the Tianjin blast site in China. August 20, 2015
Scientists Find Skydiving Spiders in Panama and Peru
Scientists have found nocturnal hunting spiders in South America that can steer themselves while falling from the top of a tree. August 19, 2015
Google Launches Project Sunroof to Show Solar Energy Potential of Homes
Google has launched Project Sunroof to show people the solar energy potential of their homes. August 18, 2015
Future Robots May Use Gecko Grippers to Cling to Outside of the ISS
Future robots on the International Space Station may use a technology called Gecko Grippers which is inspired by how geckos climb. August 18, 2015
Scientists Discover Fossil of Oldest Known Flower
Scientists have discovered the fossil of the oldest known flower. It is a fossil of Montsechia vidalii, an aquatic plant. August 18, 2015
Underwater Flying Spaghetti Monster is a Siphonophore
BP workers operating an ROV found a creature resembling the Flying Spaghetti Monster. It has been identified as a siphonophore. August 18, 2015
Boston Dynamics' ATLAS Robot Takes a Walk in the Woods
Watch Boston Dynamics Atlas Robot go for walk outdoors. It is still attached to a tether. August 17, 2015
New Caribbean Salamander Species Discovered in Amber
An ancient species of Caribbean salamander was discovered in amber. There are no salamanders in the region today. August 17, 2015
Los Angeles Covers Reservoir With 96 Million Shade Balls
Los Angeles is using shade balls to help protect the water in its reservoir. August 17, 2015
Male Forest Anoles Glow to Attract Female Attention
Scientists studying anoles have found that male anoles use their translucent throat fans that glow in the light to attract females. August 17, 2015
Parasitic Wasp Turns Spiders Into Cocoon Building Zombies
A parasitic wasp larva turns spiders into zombies and makes them build it a cocoon. The larva also eats the spider. August 16, 2015
Monster Figurehead From 15th Century Warship Raised from Baltic
The monster figurehead from a 15th century warship has been raised from the Baltic Sea. August 15, 2015
Japanese Study Finds Children Harass Mall Robots
A Japenese study has found that some children like to harass and kick mall robots. August 15, 2015
Wild Boar Population Growing Every Year in Europe
The wild boar population is growing every year in Europe thanks in part to mild winters. August 14, 2015
51 Eridani b is First Exoplanet Discovered with Gemini Planet Imager
51 Eridani b is the first exoplanet discovered using the Gemini Planet Imager. It is described as a Jupter-like planet. August 14, 2015
New Snail Species Discovered in Museum Collection
A new snail species has been discovered on a museum shelf. It has been there since it was collected in the 19th century. August 12, 2015