New Deep-Sea Worm Is Named After Yoda

New Deep-Sea Worm Is Named After Yoda

Scientists say the creature's giant lips reminded them of the Jedi master

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 23rd, 2012
Indonesia Now Found to House Weird Rodent with Just Two Teeth

Indonesia Now Found to House Weird Rodent with Just Two Teeth

This new species is quite different to its fellows-in-gnawing

New Zealand Now Home to Rare Forget-Me-Nots

New Zealand Now Home to Rare Forget-Me-Nots

The country's ecosystems are found to house uncommon plants species

Researchers Come Across Giant Spider in Southwest Oregon

Researchers Come Across Giant Spider in Southwest Oregon

The insect, previously unknown to science, is said to be the arachnid version of Bigfoot

Fishing Expedition Comes Across Weird-Looking Sharks

Fishing Expedition Comes Across Weird-Looking Sharks

Some say eight new shark species might have been brought to light

  • Nature
  • By Lucian Parfeni
  • August 13th, 2012
New Green Lacewing Species, Semachrysa Jade, Discovered on Flickr

New Green Lacewing Species, Semachrysa Jade, Discovered on Flickr

The insect was first spotted on Flickr, the photographer had no idea it was a new species

Marine Parasite Now Named After Singer Bob Marley

Marine Parasite Now Named After Singer Bob Marley

Scientists borrow the celebrity's identity and name newly discovered species

Top 12 Amazing Animals of 2010

Top 12 Amazing Animals of 2010

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 12th, 2009
'Dracula Fish' Has Vampire Teeth

'Dracula Fish' Has Vampire Teeth

They are highly unusual for a fish

  • Sci Pry
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 9th, 2008
Auctioning New Species Names Brings Funds for Universities

Auctioning New Species Names Brings Funds for Universities

The method helped bring in millions of dollars thus far

Fossils Point Toward Possible New Species of  Dinosaur

Fossils Point Toward Possible New Species of Dinosaur

Most likely a small-medium plant-eating dinosaur

 
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