- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 5th, 2014
11-Million-Year-Old Worm Lizard Skull Discovered in Spain
The skull belong to a previously undocumented species, researchers say
- Nature
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 3rd, 2014
Ancient Crocodile Named after Fiery Balrog in the Mines of Moria
Anthracosuchus balrogus measured about 16 feet (4.8 meters) in length
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 30th, 2014
Ancient Tooth Is 5.5 Centimeters (2.16 Inches) Long
The tooth is believed to come from a distant relative of modern crocodiles
- Nature
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 30th, 2014
Giant Waves Fracture Sea Ice Hundreds of Miles from Its Edge
Waves higher than 3 meters (about 9.8 feet) are the ones that cause impressive damage
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 29th, 2014
Caterpillar Turns into a Snake to Escape Predators
When expanded, the caterpillar's behind looks like a fierce snake
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 28th, 2014
Longest Known Terrestrial Wildlife Migration in Africa Discovered
Researchers find zebras in Africa can cover distances of several hundred kilometers
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 23rd, 2014
Dinosaur to Go on Display at Creation Museum in Petersburg, US
The dino is named Ebenezer, word has it is died 4,300 years ago in Noah's flood
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 22nd, 2014
Watch: Video Explains How Geysers Work
Apparently, geysers are no more and no less than seriously oversized kettles
- Security, Surveillance & Survival
- By Sebastian Pop
- May 12th, 2014
Want to Rob an ATM? Acid-Spitting Beetles Will Stop You
The ATMs themselves may start imitating those insects for security purposes
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 11th, 2014
Polar Bears Evolved Sometime Within the Past 500,000 Years
This makes them considerably younger than previously assumed
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 9th, 2014
Sea Anemones Sometimes Eat Birds, Devour Them Head First
Video documents this odd behavior, the footage is totally freaky
- Research & Tech
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 9th, 2014
“Rock Snot” Could Soon Be a Common Sight in Waterways
Global warming will be the one to blame when this happens, researchers say
- Nature
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 8th, 2014
Meteorite Might Have Struck Southern Alberta Millions of Years Ago
The resulting crater measured 8 kilometers (5 miles) in diameter, researchers say
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 8th, 2014
Megamouth Shark Caught in Japanese Waters
The shark has been autopsied earlier this week, media reports say
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 6th, 2014
Dementors in “Harry Potter” Share Their Name with Wasp Species
This wasp turns cockroaches into zombies in order to reproduce, researchers say
- Nature
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 5th, 2014
Scientists Turned Nostradamus Can Predict Volcanic Eruptions Behavior
Unlike Nostradamus, their predictions are based on scientific data concerning volcanoes
- Nature
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 5th, 2014
Dining Etiquette of Ancient Crocodiles That Fed on Dinosaurs Revealed
As far as table manners go, ancient crocodiles were nothing short of savages