SSR Archives Page 49
Master Swordsman Battles Robotic Arm in Slicing Contest
The Yaskawa robotic arm engages in a slicing contest with a master swordsman in this video. June 18, 2015
Cute Flapjack Octopus to Get Scientific Name
A cute octopus discovered by researchers from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute is soon to get an official scientific name. June 18, 2015
Sensor of Earth's Magnetic Field Found in Worm's Head
Scientists have discovered a sensor of the Earth's magnetic field inside the head of the worm C. elegans. June 18, 2015
Thousands of Red Crabs Stranded on Southern California Beaches
Thousands of red crabs have been washing up on beaches in Southern California. They are red pelagic crabs. June 17, 2015
Study Finds Watching Cat Videos Makes People Happier
A new study has found that cat videos can boost the energy and positive emotions of viewers. Cat video watching also decreases negative feelings. June 17, 2015
Hubble Images Galaxy Located at the Edge of The Local Void
Hubble has imaged a galaxy located at the edge of The Local Void. The Local Void is a strangely empty patch of space stretching for at least 150 million light-years. June 15, 2015
Brain Cell Density Remains Constant Even as Brain Shrinks With Age
Study using MRI brain images finds cell density remains constant in brains even as they shrink with age. June 15, 2015
Starfish Shaped Microbots Could Perform Biopsies in Your Colon
Microbots resembling tiny ninja throwing stars could one day perform biopsies in your colon. June 14, 2015
Rosetta's Philae Lander Wakes Up on Comet 67P
Rosetta's Philae lander is awake on Comet 67P after a 7 month hibernation and ready to get back to work. June 14, 2015
New Species of Leafmining Moth Found in South Africa
A new species of leafminer moth has been discovered in Western Cape, a province of South Africa. June 10, 2015
Crown-like Skull of Hellboy Dinosaur Weighs 592 Pounds
Scientists have discovered a new Triceratops relative. The dinosaur, nicknamed Hellboy, had a skull weighing 592 pounds. June 9, 2015
New Heart Urchin Among 100 New Species Found in the Philippines
A new heart urchin species is among 100 new species discovered in the Philippines by scientists from the California Academy of Sciences. June 8, 2015
Scientists Find Brain is Directly Connected to the Immune System Through Vessels
Scientists find the brain is directly connected to the immune system through vessels that were previously thought not to exist. June 6, 2015
Ancient Bird Had Arrow-like Tail Feathers
An ancient Mesozoic bird from Gondwana had arrow-like tail feathers. The bird was about the size of a modern hummingbird. June 5, 2015
Ancient Reptile Named After Harry Potter Spell
A newly discovered ancient species of reptile has been named after a Harry Potter spell. June 5, 2015
MERS Outbreak in South Korea Grows as Quarantines Climb and Schools Close
Over 1,300 schools in South Korea have closed as a result of a MERS outbreak that has infected 41 people so far. June 5, 2015
Scientists Grow Rat Forearm in a Lab
Scientists grow a rat forearm in a lab by stripping a donor forearm of all its cells and then injecting the arm with new vascular and muscle cells in a bioreactor. June 4, 2015
NASA's RoboSimian to Compete in DARPA Robotics Challenge
NASA is entering its RoboSimian robot in the upcoming DARPA Robotics Challenge. June 4, 2015
Invasive Walking Fish Headed for Australia
An invasive walking fish called the climbing perch is headed for Australia from Papa New Guinea. June 4, 2015
Seven New Species of Tiny Frogs Found in Brazilian Cloud Forests
Seven new species of very tiny frogs have been discovered on seven different mountins in the Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest. June 4, 2015