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Female frogs prefer males who can multitask
The study supports the multitasking hypothesis, which suggests that females prefer males who can do two or more hard-to-do things at the same time because these are especially good quality males.
August 19, 2013
Sailing stones
Mysterious sailing stones of Racetrack Playa, a dry lake bed in California's Death Valley.
August 17, 2013
Video: Perseid meteor explodes and leaves a vapor trail
A meteor during the recent Perseid meteor shower that exploded and then behind a vapor trail, captured on video by Michael Chung.
August 16, 2013
Video: Watch two moons pass overhead in Mars night sky
Mars' two moons, Phobos and Deimos, seen by the Curiosity Rover, passing overhead in the Mars night sky.
August 16, 2013
View from space: China heat wave
Two satellite views of China's record-breaking heat.
August 16, 2013
In Russia, giant owls need giant trees
Tigers and bears live in the last great primary forests of Russia’s Far East. So do giant owls.
August 16, 2013
6.5-magnitude quake, many aftershocks, strike New Zealand
Disruptions in transportation and cracks in buildings. No serious injuries reported so far. Many strong aftershocks.
August 16, 2013
Moon halo and Milky Way
Composite image of Milky Way and moon halo - with Venus and Saturn - captured in Mersing, Malaysia before peak of Perseid meteor shower earlier this week.
August 16, 2013
Video: Baby panda meets mom for first time
Baby panda Yuan Zai is reunited with panda mom Yuan Yuan, after a month's separation. Wonderful video.
August 15, 2013
