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Blue-bottomed monkey on list of top ten species from 2012
Friday, May 24, 2013
The ten species selected for the list are not ranked or arranged in any particular order, but rather exhibit traits that are unique and that have captured the attention of the committee.
 
High-IQ brains process sensory information differently, say researchers
Friday, May 24, 2013
Scientist discover IQ may have more to do with the brain than originally thought.
 
Magnetars age surprise scientists
Friday, May 24, 2013
A stunning finding for astronomers.
 
Fanged pitcher plants team up with ants that hunt nutrient stealing parasites
Friday, May 24, 2013
The fanged pitcher plant has long mystified scientists thanks to its cohabitative relationship with Camponotus schmitzi, a diving carpenter ant.
 
Rare pair of stars may solve a mystery: Binary star system lurks closer to Earth
Friday, May 24, 2013
New radio measurement of SS Cygni could help solve a troubling mystery.
 
Ring Nebula is a complex space donut, may provide glimpse of sun's fate
Friday, May 24, 2013
Have scientists discovered a donut nebula?
 
NASA's TESS will search for habitable 'super earths'
Thursday, May 23, 2013
NASA adjusts their plan for discovering Earth-like planets.
 
Cockroaches evolving to avoid poisonous baits
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Cockroaches are evolving to avoid poisonous bait.
 
Google maps the Galapagos Islands with Street View
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Need directions on the Galapagos Islands? Google may help.
 
Very Large Telescope captures stunning image of hot stars in the 'Strawberry Cocktail' Nebula
Thursday, May 23, 2013
ESO celebrates 15 years of the VLT.
 
Google X acquires green energy company
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Google goes green...again.
 
Scientists create non-wetting fabric capable of draining sweat
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Researchers in California say they've developed a fabric that is waterproof and yet can whisk away sweat like human skin does.
 
Scientists sequence 'Norwegian wood' genome, breaking world record in the process
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Scientists create a record-breaking genome sequence.
 
Neanderthal breastfeeding habits now revealed, say researchers
Thursday, May 23, 2013
How did neanderthals breastfeed?