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Newly Discovered Fanged Frog Gives Birth to Live Tadpoles
A newly discovered fanged frog in the Sulawesi rain forest gives birth to live tadpoles. January 1, 2015
World's Smallest Goanna Lizard Discovered in Western Australia
The world's smallest goanna lizard has been discovered in Western Australia. It is about 9 inches long. December 30, 2014
1.2 Million-Year-Old Stone Tool Found in Turkey
A 1.2 million-year-old modified quartz tool is the oldest stone tool ever found in Turkey. December 29, 2014
Very Old Dwarf Galaxy Discovered With Hubble Telescope
A very old dwarf galaxy has been discovered using the Advanced Camera for Surveys on the Hubble Space Telescope. December 28, 2014
First Coconut Crab Spotted in Hawaii Since 1989
A coconut crab was located and captured on Oahu. It is the first crab of its kind found on the island over 20 years. December 27, 2014
NuStar Image Shows X-Rays Streaming Off the Sun
NASA uses the Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array to catpure data from the Sun for the first time. December 27, 2014
98 New Species of Weevils Discovered in Indonesia
Night-eight new species of beetles have discovered in Indonesia. They belong to the weevil genus Trigonopterus. December 27, 2014
Gigantic Deepwater Worm Eel Discovered in Verde Island Passage
A Gigantic Deepwater Worm Eel was discovered in the Verde Island Passage in the Philippines. December 22, 2014
Researchers Build Robotic Stick Insect Named Hector
Research have built a robot stick insect named Hector. It has six legs and an ultralight exoskeleton. December 17, 2014
New Sea Lily Species Discovered in the Bahamas
A new species of sea lily has been discovered in the Bahamas. The naming rights are being auctioned on eBay. December 16, 2014
Newly Discovered Snail Named After Joe Strummer of The Clash
A newly discovered snail has been named after Joe Strummer of The Clash December 15, 2014
Asian Camel Crickets Invade Homes in Eastern United States
The Asian Camel Cricket is now considered common in homes in the eastern United States. December 14, 2014
New Trout Species Discovered in Turkey
A new species of trout has been discovered in the Alakir stream in Turkey. December 13, 2014
Researchers Use Motion-Capture Technology to Study Dragonfly Hunting Techniques
Researchers have used motion-capture technology study the hunting techniques of the dragonfly. December 12, 2014
Two New Species of Pseudoscorpions Discovered in Grand Canyon Cave
Two new species of tiny eyeless pseudoscorpions have been discovered in a Grand Canyon cave. December 12, 2014
Tiny Dinosaur is Oldest Horned Dinosaur From North America
Scientists say they have discovered a tiny dinosaur that is the oldest known horned dinosaur from North America December 11, 2014
NASA Says Recently Discovered 400-Meter Near-Earth Asteroid is Not a Threat
NASA says a recently discovered 400-meter asteroid, Asteroid 2014 UR116, is not a threat to Earth. December 10, 2014
Researchers Say California Drought is Worst Drought in 1,200 Years
Researchers say the California drought is the worst drought in the region in 1,200 years. December 9, 2014
New Species of Hedge-Nettle Discovered in South Carolina
A new species of hedge-nettle or woundwort has been discovered in South Carolina. December 9, 2014
New Species of Mushroom Discovered on UC Berkeley Campus
Researchers have discovered a new species of mushroom on the UC Berkeley campus. December 7, 2014