SSR Archives Page 48
Fossil of Ancient Super Armored Worm Discovered
Scientists have identified an ancient species of super armored worm. The worm is named Hairy Collins’ Monster. July 1, 2015
Ebola Outbreak Returns to Liberia
There are at least two new cases in Ebola in a major setback to getting the outbreak in West Africa under control. July 1, 2015
New Firefly Species Discovered in Southern California
A new species of firefly has been discovered in Southern California. It was collected by a University of California, Riverside student. June 29, 2015
SpaceX's Falcon 9 Rocket Explodes After Takeoff
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket exploded shortly after takeoff. The CRS-7 mission was carrying supplies to the International Space Station. June 28, 2015
Dying Stars May Rejuvenate Old Planets
Dying stars may help rejuvenate old gas giant planets. NASA says it has found tentative evidence for one such planet. June 27, 2015
Attractive Female Flies Harmed From Too Much Male Sexual Attention
Scientists have determined that attractive female flies get harmed from too much male sexual attention. June 26, 2015
Scientists Map Blowfly Genome
Australian scientists have mapped the genome of the blowfly. The scientists say 2,000 of the genes have not been seen before in other organisms. June 26, 2015
Fossil of Missing Link in Turtle Evolution Discovered
Scientists have discovered the fossil of a creature considred the missing link in turtle evolution. The creature had fused rib-like bones, the beginning of a plastron. June 25, 2015
Face of the Unusual Ancient Hallucigenia Creature Revealed
The face of the unusual ancient creature Hallucigenia has been revealed thanks to the discovery of new fossils. Researchers also reconstructed its walking gait. June 25, 2015
Cockroach-like Robot Uses Shell to Maneuver Around Obstacles
A cockroach-inspired robot developed by University of California, Berkeley researchers uses its shell to maneuver around obstacles. June 23, 2015
Tropical Organism Ejects Its Digestive Tract in Defense Mechanism
A tropical filter-feeder organisim ejects its digestive tract as a defense mechanism. June 23, 2015
Six New Species of Dracula Ants Discovered in Madagascar and Seychelles
Six new species of Dracula ants have been discovered in Madagascar and Seychelles. The ants are very small in live underground or deep within leaf litter on the rainforest floor. June 23, 2015
Adorable Pudu Fawn Born at Queens Zoo
An adorable Pudu fawn was born at the Queens Zoo on May 12. The pudu is the smallest deer species in the world. June 22, 2015
Pyramid-Shaped Mountain Revealed in Latest Ceres Images
A pyramid-shaped mountain is a newly revealed feature in the latest images of the dwarf planet taken by NASA's Dawn spacecraft. June 22, 2015
Three New Mite Species Discovered in China
Thee new species of mites have been discovered in China. The species are too small to be seen by the naked eye. June 22, 2015
Cassini Images Saturn's Moons Dione and Hyperion
Cassini took images of Saturn's moon Dione and Hyerion over the past few weeks. June 21, 2015
Huge Toxic Algae Bloom in Pacific Ocean Could Be Largest Ever
There is a very large toxic algae bloom along the Pacific coast that could be the largest ever. June 20, 2015
Jennifer is a Robot That Skis and Plays Hockey
Jennifer is a robot from the University of Manitoba that can ski and play hockey. June 20, 2015
Unique Reflective Hairs Keep Sarahan Silver Ants Cool
Scientists have discovered that sarahan silver ants have unique hairs hairs the help them stay cool in the hot desert sun. June 19, 2015
Study Finds Most Kangaroos are Left-Handed
A new study has found that most kangaroos are left-handed. Multiple kangaroo species were observied in the wild during the study. June 19, 2015