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Video: Robot that runs like a cat (no fur, no face)
Even though it doesn't have a head, you can still tell what kind of animal it is.
June 17, 2013
Printing artificial bone
Researchers develop method to design synthetic materials and quickly turn the design into reality using computer optimization and 3-D printing.
June 17, 2013
Moon shrouded in mist, Prague
Quarter moon over a hotel in Prague, Czech Republic by Raymond Johnston
June 17, 2013
Fog on summit day at Mount Hood
An early ascent to the summit of Mount Hood on June 1, 2013. Fog blocked the view, but set the stage for a beautiful photo.
June 15, 2013
Video: How black holes emit x-rays
At team of astrophysicists says it has shown, for the first time, that high-energy light emission is not only possible, but inevitable when gas is drawn into a black hole.
June 14, 2013
New deep sea community discovered off coast of Virginia
It's one of only a few known deep sea communities along the U.S. Atlantic coastline. The researchers brought back some great photographs!
June 14, 2013
Will beautiful plant black locust someday be used in fuel production?
Researchers are evaluating the potential of woody crops for fuel production. The black locust, in particular, showed a higher yield and a faster harvest time.
June 14, 2013
Two video feeds: The International Space Station in real time
To see our home planet from above - in real time - is awesome. Livestream video from ISS here, plus we link to a page showing the space stations's current position.
June 13, 2013
New layer of human eye discovered
Scientists have discovered a previously undetected layer in the cornea, the clear window at the front of the human eye.
June 13, 2013
Temperatures in Mars’ atmosphere rise and fall twice a day
Temperatures swing by as much as 58 degrees Fahrenheit (32 kelvins) in this odd, twice-a-day pattern on the planet Mars.
June 13, 2013
