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New Horned Dinosaur Species Discovered in Museum Storage
Scientists discovered a new horned dinosaur species when they took a new look at some fossils that had been in the museum for over 75 years. December 7, 2014
Fossil of Ancient Carnivorous Flypaper Trap Plant Discovered in Amber
The fossil leaves of a carnivous flypaper trap plant was discovered in Amber. December 5, 2014
NASA Launches Orion Spacecraft on First Test Flight
NASA's Orion Spacecraft had a successful launch test flight this morning from FLorida's Cape Canaveral December 5, 2014
Study Finds Electric Eels Deliver Taser-like Shocks
Study finds electric eels deliver taser-like shocks to temporarily freeze prey so they can consume it. December 4, 2014
Thirty New Spider Species Found in China
Thirty new spider species have been found in China. They were found in the Xishuangbanna tropical rain forest December 4, 2014
Homo Erectus Made Zigzag Engravings on a Shell
Homo Erectus made a zigzag engraving on a shell around 500,000 years ago. December 4, 2014
Rhino Wears Special Mask to Protect Eyes From Flies
The Zoological Center in Tel Aviv made a custom mask for a rhino to protect its eyes from flies. December 3, 2014
Sulawesi Streak Flycatcher Confirmed as New Bird Species
The Sulawesi Streak Flycatcher has been confirmed as a new bird species 15 years after first being observed. December 2, 2014
Black Seadevil Captured on Film in Monterey Canyon
A Black Seadevil was captured on film in the deep dark waters of the Monterey Canyon. November 23, 2014
Seven New Species of Blind Cave Beetles Discovered in Southern China
Scientists have discovered seven new species of blind cave beetles in Southern China. November 17, 2014
Study Finds 42 Different Ant Species Inhabit New York City
There are at least 42 different types of ant species living in New York City according to a new study. November 12, 2014
New Gecko Species Discovered in Madagascar
A new species of gecko has been discovered in Madagascar. It was discovered climbing on an old fort. November 11, 2014
Fossil of Ancient Groundhog-like Mammal Discovered in Madagascar
Scientists have discovered the fossil of an ancient groundhog-like mammal in Madagascar. November 6, 2014
Scientists Seek Cure for Witches' Broom Disease Which Kills Chocolate Trees
The devastating witches' broom disease continues to kill chocoalte trees. Scientists are seeking a cure. November 3, 2014
Rare Fanged Deer Spotted in Afghanistan
A rare fanged deer, the Kashmir musk deer, has been spotted in Afghanistan. November 1, 2014
Three New Species of Dragon Millipedes Discovered in China
Three new species of dragon millipedes have been discovered in China. Two of the species are though to be cave dwelling millipedes. October 30, 2014
Rare Frog Deposits Eggs in Bamboo
Scientists have discovered that a rare frog in India deposits its eggs in live bamboo with narrow openings. October 28, 2014
Ebola Virus Family is 16 to 23 Million Years Old
Scientists say the ebola virus family, called filovirus, is at least 16 to 23 million years old. October 27, 2014
King Tut Had a Club Foot
Scientists have discovered through a virtual autopsy that King Tut had a club foot and may have died from malaria and a broken leg. October 25, 2014
Scientists Recreate Walk of Bizarre Duckbilled Dinosaur
Scientists have recreate the walk of Deinocheirus mirificus, a duck-billed dinosaurs with large forearms. October 22, 2014