Science: Warning, high voltage: scientists solve mysteries of electric fish
(Reuters) – Here is some truly shocking news: Scientists have discovered the secrets behind electric fish, using genetic studies that revealed how these exotic creatures...
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Technology: Emotional robot set for sale in Japan next year
TOKYO (AP) — A cooing, gesturing humanoid on wheels that can decipher emotions has been unveiled in Japan by billionaire Masayoshi Son who says robots...
Technology: Canine 2.0: Dogs in high-tech gear could assist search and rescue efforts
High-tech-equipped dogs could be deployed as a fleet of roving sensors in a disaster zone to locate victims quickly and easily while relaying data about...
Science: Risk of asteroid hitting Earth higher than thought, study shows
(Reuters) – The chance of a city-killing asteroid striking Earth is higher than scientists previously believed, a non-profit group building an asteroid-hunting telescope said on...
Science: New technology unwraps mummies’ ancient mysteries
LONDON (AP) — The fascination with mummies never gets old. Now the British Museum is using new technology to unwrap their ancient mysteries. Scientists have...
Science: Birds of a feather: hummingbird family tree unveiled
(Reuters) – For such small creatures, hummingbirds certainly have racked up an outsized list of unique claims to fame. They are the smallest birds and...
Technology: ESA successfully launches new monitoring satellite
BERLIN (AP) — The European Space Agency says it has successfully launched the first in a series of satellites that will form the nucleus of...
Technology: Woman has entire SKULL replaced with plastic made using a 3D printer
Bone covering the brain is usually around 1.5cm thick but the subject’s was 5cm, causing pressure and sight loss – surgeons carried out the world...
Science: Absurd Creature of the Week: The 6-Foot Earthworm That Sounds Like a Draining Bathtub
They say everything in Australia can kill you: crazy-poisonous eastern brown snakes, enormous saltwater crocodiles, and, until recently, the late ill-tempered supercriminal Mark Chopper Read....
Science: Bamboo-munching giant panda also has a sweet tooth
(Reuters) – Giant pandas eat plenty of veggies, but apparently they like dessert, too. Scientists studying the endangered black-and-white bears said on Thursday that while...