Scientists may soon attempt to revive an extinct bird species. If successful, the world may once again catch a glimpse of the passenger pigeon, a previously common species of bird that went extinct in the early 1900s.
Unlike most spiders that prefer to spin webs to catch insects as prey, scientists have discovered another type of spider which catch fish for food. The fish-eating spiders have been seen fishing for prey almost two times their own size.
Scientists have named a new horned dinosaur with a bony frill reminiscent of the wings on the Roman god Mercury's helmet. The dinosaur has aptly been named Mercuriceratops Gemini.
While the plans to regain full control of the decommission satellite ISEE-3 are going through certain delays, the civilian scientists behind the project are still pushing through.
Contrary to previous assumptions, a new study hints that arctic warming may lead to fewer extreme cold weather events. The study covers parts of Europe, Asia and the US.
In 2013, the federal government culled more than 4 million wild animals. The state-sanctioned culling included black bears, prairie dogs, coyotes, bobcats and even a bald eagle and golden eagles.
In a historic moment for AI development, a supercomputer named Eugene Goostman has finally passed the Turing Test. The computer can successfully fool humans into thinking that it is a 13 year old boy.
Neuroscientists have determined that rats may also be capable of feeling 'regret.' This marks the first time that this type of emotion was scientifically verified in an animal.
Researchers have discovered why Koalas like hugging trees. Aside from looking cute, hugging trees serves to cool down koalas during hot days.
Astronomers discovered what could be a new class of exoplanet known as a "Mega-Earth." This new rocky exoplanet is 17 times more massive than the Earth.
Big Brother creator Endemol has teamed up with Mars One in order to document the Mars One astronaut selection process. A new reality TV show on the subject is now in the works.
Local volcanologists have reported that the latest eruption of Mount Pavlof is intensifying. While the volcanic activity in the area is increasing, experts say that the eruption is still considered as a low level eruption.
The Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph (IRIS), NASA's latest solar observatory, has captured its very first coronal mass ejection (CME). It seems the first time's' the charm for the IRIS as the first ever CME it has recorded may be one for the record books.
NASA is finally getting ready to test their Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator (LDSD). The flying saucer shaped decelerator will be put through its first high altitude test in the skies above Hawaii this June 3.
In an attempt to break the record for the longest underwater stay for a human, the grandson of renowned oceanographer Jacques Cousteau will be spending over a month in an underwater lab. Fabien Cousteau will be staying in the Florida International University's Aquarius lab.
Move over Google. A new study shows that ant colonies utilize highly complex communication systems that can rival the massive networks used by tech companies like Google.
Scientists tracking a population of Plains zebra using GPS technology have determined that the animals traveled approximately 311 miles while migrating. The zebras now hold the record of the longest terrestrial migration ever documented.
New research reinforces previous beliefs that human evolution focused on brain development instead of muscles. The new findings delve into the evolutionary matter of brain over brawn.
Spring is in full bloom in Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin, The birds are chirping, the trees have regained their full splendor, the flowers are blooming and the lake flies are swarming.
Scientists have finally mapped the termite genome. The new findings could lead to a deeper understand of social insects and how they evolved.
The Longitude Prize has been revived 300 years after it was first introduced. The organizers of the prize are hoping that it could spur the development of solutions to some of humankind's greatest problems.
Astronomers expect that a new meteor shower will peak this weekend. Stargazers are in for a treat and up to 1,000 meteors are expected to light up the night sky.
'Wolfenstein: The New Order' has only been out for a day but the verdict is in for the latest title in the Wolfenstein Series. It's a character-driven game with generally positive reviews.
Researchers have discovered another volcano in Oahu. The ancient underwater volcano may have helped formed Hawaii's third largest island.
New research shows that Greenland may be a larger contributor to rising sea levels. The findings show deep valleys that have formed under the Greenland ice sheet may erode ice even faster and dump large amounts of water into the world's oceans.
The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft has successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean. The spacecraft was carrying over 3,500 pounds of important scientific cargo brought down to Earth from the International Space Station.
Paleontologits have found the remains of what could be the biggest dinosaur to have ever walked the Earth.THe giant sized fossils were unearthed in Argentina.
An ancient skeleton found in a watery grave may reveal new information about the earliest settlers of Americas. The nearly complete skeleton was found in an underwater chamber called Hoyo Negro.
What would have been Russia's most advanced and most powerful satellite has crashed into the ground. The Proton-M rocket that was supposed to carry it into orbit failed shortly after launch.
67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko, the comet being observed by the ESA's Rosetta space probe, has finally been seen showing of its coma. The long trail of dust is now visible now that the comet is moving closer to the Sun.