Microscopic Origami Boxes Fold-Up on Their Own
The ancient art of origami just got tiny. And by tiny, I mean microscopic. Oh yes, it can also fold all by itself now. According…
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Breeding Area for the Blackthroat Luscinia Obscura Discovered
In June of 2011, a team of Chinese and Swedish researchers rediscovered the breeding area for the Blackthroat Luscinia obscura, in the Qinling Mountains, Shaanxi…
Trees are a Culprit When it Comes to Acid Rain
Many have thought for years that trees are to blame for acid rain — now we have evidence that backs it up. Up to half…
Neanderthal Home Made of Mammoth Bones Discovered
It was always assumed that Neanderthals were wanderers who lived in caves during harsh weather, but some new information regarding Neanderthals is challenging that way…
First Plant-Eating Dinosaur Discovered in Antarctica
Although remains of sauropods (one of the most diverse and widespread species of herbivorous dinosaurs, with more than 150 recognized species) have been found on…
Bedbugs are Successful Because of Inbreeding
Inbreeding isn’t generally considered a good trait in any offspring, but bedbugs and a few other insects are pretty good at it. Coby Schal at…
Ant Poison Paralyzes Prey from a Distance
Ant-nest invaders are in for a shock when they mess with the African ant species Crematogaster striatula. These ants have venom so potent that it…
Be Like Neo and Learn New Skills Matrix-Style
Plug-and-play took on a whole new meaning in the movie, The Matrix, where people could learn kung-fu or how to pilot a helicopter by just…
Methane Released from Arctic Ocean Could Cause Climate Change
Score another point for global warming because changing conditions in the Arctic Ocean could have a drastic effect on the climate. Russian scientists have discovered…
Elephant Seal Tracked Traveling 29,000 km
When you think about Elephant Seals, you probably picture them sleeping on a beach, relaxing the afternoon away. They often do just that, but not…
Endangered Orangutans Digest Their Own Muscles for Survival
Bornean orangutans live in tropical rainforests, but because of logging that is destroying their habitat, the supply of fruit is shrinking. In order to survive,…
The Search for the God Particle Narrows
The elusive Higgs Boson, frequently referred to (sometimes tongue-in-cheek) as the “God Particle” might not have been found yet, but it has fewer places to…
China to Create 10% More Rain by 2015
The rest of the world can deal with droughts and bad crops but China has plans to step up its rain-making endeavors and increase precipitation…
208 New Species Discovered in Greater Mekong
It might be a small world after all, but there’s still plenty to learn about this little blue marble we call Earth, and there’s no…
Will Time Travel Become Reality?
116 years ago, H.G. Wells introduced us to “The Time Machine” and it seems like time travel has been a subject of debate since then….
Unlocking the Secrets of Snowflakes’ Shapes
The above photo is one of the many Snowflake photos taken by Kenneth Libbrecht of CalTech with a special snowflake photomicroscope showing snow crystals from…
Ötzi the Iceman’s Final Hours
It was previously thought that Ötzi the iceman’s last hours consisted of him being caught and killed after a grueling chase, but new evidence suggests…
Rats Will Help Other Rats
Calling someone a dirty rat might not have the same impact it used to have because new research reveals that rats are more likely to…
