Bizarre Object at the Center of Milky Way Galaxy
For years, astronomers have been puzzled by a bizarre, fuzzy-looking object in the center of the Milky Way Galaxy. The…
Year: 2014
Paleontologists Digitally Restore Dinosaur Fossils
Fossils are usually crushed or incomplete when they are found. Millions of years can take a toll, after all. Consequently,…
Fanged Musk Deer Found Alive in Afghanistan
The endangered Kashmir fanged musk deer and its unusual set of fangs hasn’t been seen in about 60 years, until 2014.
Running Robots May Be Inspired by Birds
In preparation for building better running robots, researchers have made useful discoveries about some of nature’s most energy efficient bipeds…
Solar Power Material 90 Percent Efficient
Solar power may be on the verge of becoming a great deal cheaper, more efficient, and longer lasting, thanks to a solar energy research team.
How Humans, Birds, and Grasshoppers Breathe
This informative illustration of how three different animals breathe is the work of Eleanor Lutz, a designer with a degree…
Saving the Honey Bees with Microscopic Bugs
For several decades, honey bees have been ravaged by a deadly disease that kills their babies and leads to the…
Florida Lizards are Evolving, Fast
In the span of just 15 years, scientists have documented native lizards evolving rapidly in response to pressure from an invasive species.
Bluefin Killifish Flamboyant Fin Colors
Fish use their fins for swimming, but fins can also advertise a fish’s social status and health. In a new…
Agile Robots Inspired by Gecko Feet
An in depth study of how a gecko’s feet work could lead to designs for more agile robots that can…