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Transparent insect wings actually rainbow-colored
Insect wings that look transparent and drab to our eyes apparently look more like peacock feathers to other insects.
January 5, 2011
Soapman: Man buried in 1800s has turned to soap
The Smithsonian's National Museum of National History has a mummified man from the 1800s who body has turned to soap.
January 5, 2011
Star with zirconium clouds discovered
Astronomers have found a star rich in zirconium, the material used to make a substitute for diamonds. The star is called LS IV-14 116. It is 2,000 light years from Earth.
January 5, 2011
Top science trends for 2011 from journal Nature
The science journal Nature predicted top science trends for the coming year. What do you think the top trends will be?
January 4, 2011
Supernova discovered by 10-year old
A 10-year-old girl, Kathryn Aurora Gray, has discovered a supernova. Girls rule!
January 4, 2011
How do spiral galaxies keep their shape?
Astronomers think they've discovered why a galaxy's spiral arms wind up tightly around the galaxy's core as the system rotates. Read more on spiral galaxies.
January 4, 2011
A universal flu vaccine is being developed
A universal flu vaccine – a vaccine that could last decades and offer protection against many different flu virus strains - is being developed.
January 4, 2011
Flooding in Queensland might last weeks
As 2011 opens, flooding in Queensland is forcing people to leave their homes. Police are wading through chest-deep floodwaters in suburbs, telling people to leave.
January 3, 2011
Randy Pausch’s Last Lecture for 2011
In 2007, just months before his death, computer scientist Randy Pausch delivered the lecture of a lifetime at Carnegie Mellon University. His talk has become more popularly known as The Last Lecture.
January 3, 2011
Measure the sun! Here’s how to do it
You can measure the sun with a ruler, tape measure and a small mirror. Yes, the actual size of the sun! You'll need a little math, but it's a great school project.
January 2, 2011
