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Giant Australian cuttlefish (Sepia apama), Spencer Gulf, South Australia.

Octopus Invasion! World's Warming Oceans Boost Cephalopod Populations

May 24, 2016 02:37 AM EDT

New findings show how cephalopods, consisting of octopi, squids and cuttlefish are now thriving in warmer oceans despite climate change effects.

This Sclerocormus fossil reveals a rapid evolution rate after a mass extinction event.

Bizarre Sea Monster Reveals Life After a Mass Extinction Event

Ana Verayo |

May 24, 2016 12:28 AM EDT

A newly discovered fossil of an ancient marine reptile resembling a dolphin, reveals clues about the planet's mass extinction event and how animals rebounded after.

One Third of Migratory Birds Face Extinction in North America

Ana Verayo |

May 23, 2016 09:31 AM EDT

A new report details how one third of migratory birds in North America could face imminent extinction.

Illustration of the dust ring surrounding HD 181327

Scientists Detect Frozen Comets Surrounding Young Sun-like Star

Ana Verayo |

May 23, 2016 07:57 AM EDT

Icy comets were detected to surround a young star similar to our sun, indicating that this new star system could hold clues about the formation of our solar system.

Color image of the cluster taken with Hubble Space Telescope (images in three different filters were combined to make an RGB image). In the inset we show three spectra of the multiply imaged systems. They have peaks at the same wavelength, hence showing t

This is the Faintest and Most Distant Galaxy Ever Detected

Ana Verayo |

May 23, 2016 06:55 AM EDT

Astronomers have detected the faintest galaxy ever at 13 billion light years away from Earth.

GMOs such as corn are considered safe to eat according to a new report.

Report: GMOs are Safe to Eat, Not Harmful to Human Health

Ana Verayo |

May 23, 2016 05:55 AM EDT

After a long standing debate about the dangers of genetically modified food, scientists released a new report detailing how there is no sufficient evidence that GMOs are unsafe to eat.

AMS received 835 reports about a fireball seen over VT, NH, NJ, Ontario, MA, ME, NY, RI, Québec, CT, PA, MN and New Brunswick on Tuesday, May 17th 2016 around 04:52 UT.

Blazing Fireball Seen in Maine and New York

Ana Verayo |

May 21, 2016 06:48 AM EDT

Hundreds of reports poured in when a dazzling fireball blazed through the night sky on Tuesday over Maine, New York and parts of Canada.

Image showing variation between nose shape and the specific genes responsible

Scientists Identify Genes That Determine Your Nose Shape

Ana Verayo |

May 21, 2016 05:17 AM EDT

Scientists have determined the specific genes that determine the shape of your nose from nose bridge width, nostril breadth and nose tip shape.

This image shows our neighbouring planet Mars, as it was observed shortly before opposition in 2016 by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope.

Hubble Captures Biggest, Brightest View of Mars

Ana Verayo |

May 21, 2016 04:46 AM EDT

NASA and ESA's Hubble Space Telescope just captured a stunning close-up view of the Red Planet, since Mars is nearing opposition to the Earth and Sun in the upcoming weeks.

Killer Nile Crocodiles Could Now Be Invading Florida Everglades

Ana Verayo |

May 21, 2016 12:55 AM EDT

A new study reveals how a new invasive species could be taking over Florida, as researchers found four Nile crocodiles in the Everglades.

Zebra finches with redder beaks are preferred sexual mates than those with yellow beaks.

Study: Red Birds Are Healthier and Stronger

Ana Verayo |

May 20, 2016 12:08 PM EDT

A new study reveals the genes that are responsible for turning the beaks and feathers of birds into a red color, where redder ones are considered a more suitable mate.