Stinky Corpse Flower Blooms at Denver Botanic Gardens

Stinky Corpse Flower Blooms at Denver Botanic Gardens

The flower smells like rotting flesh, hence its name

Elusive “Fire Rainbow” Appears Over South Carolina

Elusive “Fire Rainbow” Appears Over South Carolina

Such phenomena are incredibly rare, scientists say

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 17th, 2015
This Might Be the First Flowering Plant in Earth's History

This Might Be the First Flowering Plant in Earth's History

The plant grew 125 to 130 million years ago

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 24th, 2015
Four-Legged Snakes Roamed the Earth in Ancient Times

Four-Legged Snakes Roamed the Earth in Ancient Times

Researchers find the fossilized remains of a snake with legs

Watch: Polar Bear Mom Films Cub's First Steps Outside the Den

Watch: Polar Bear Mom Films Cub's First Steps Outside the Den

The polar bear mum was just messing around with a spy camera

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 23rd, 2015
Formation of Silky Hair Ice Explained at Long Last

Formation of Silky Hair Ice Explained at Long Last

Hair ice looks like cotton candy, grows on tree branches

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 20th, 2015
NOAA: 2014 Was the Absolute Hottest Year on Record

NOAA: 2014 Was the Absolute Hottest Year on Record

Our planet is warming, there's no denying it

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 17th, 2015
Bizarre Carnivorous Dinosaur Had Bird-like Wings but Couldn't Fly

Bizarre Carnivorous Dinosaur Had Bird-like Wings but Couldn't Fly

The wings were just for show, palaeontologists say

People Are Freaking Out over These Adorable Sea Bunnies

People Are Freaking Out over These Adorable Sea Bunnies

Well, they're really sea slugs, but who cares?

Evaporation Engines Built Using Artificial Muscles Made from Bacteria

Evaporation Engines Built Using Artificial Muscles Made from Bacteria

Ecology reaches new heights, oil is being replaced by bacteria

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 13th, 2015
Antarctic Vortex Brings Wintry Weather and Snow to Australia

Antarctic Vortex Brings Wintry Weather and Snow to Australia

Temperatures dropped to zero in many southeastern regions

Flies Were Buzzing Around 105 Million Years Ago

Flies Were Buzzing Around 105 Million Years Ago

Researchers find ancient flies trapped in amber

Remains of Walking Bat Found in New Zealand

Remains of Walking Bat Found in New Zealand

The species roamed the Earth 16 million years ago

This Menacing Snake Is Not What It Seems

This Menacing Snake Is Not What It Seems

It's just a caterpillar pretending to be a snake

Frog Found Lodged in Another Frog's Throat

Frog Found Lodged in Another Frog's Throat

As it turns out, frogs are no strangers to cannibalism

Simply Stare at This Photo for a Complete Brain Reboot

Simply Stare at This Photo for a Complete Brain Reboot

Just 40 seconds of staring should make you feel more focused

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 8th, 2015
This Mother Spider Lets Her Babies Feast on Her Liquefied Guts

This Mother Spider Lets Her Babies Feast on Her Liquefied Guts

The baby spiders develop in a carefully woven nursery, when they hatch, their mom frees them and lets them eat her

 
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