Monster Turtle Fossil Discovered In Colombian Mine
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Animals
Why Is That Undulating Blob Of Flesh Inspecting My Oil Rig?
()A mile below the sea surface near an oil drill, a robotic camera caught a glimpse of a green-gray blob. The camera operator spun the rig around to catch sight of the glimmering, undulating animal. What was it?
The Two-Way
Rare Calico Lobster Turns Heads, And Escapes Dinner Menu()
May 10, 2012 A calico lobster that had been living in obscurity off the coast of Maine has now been catapulted into a sort of celebrity, thanks to its rare coloring: a calico mix of orange and yellow spots. Researchers say it could be a 1 in 30 million specimen.
'Frankenfish': It's What's For Dinner()
May 9, 2012 WAMUSnakeheads came to Maryland almost 10 years ago. More people are acquiring a taste for the fish, some to help curb the invasive species' population. But they're kind of pricey. Plus, they're called "snakeheads" and look like Jacques Cousteau's nightmares. So a lot of them are still swimming around.
Around the Nation
Horse Racing: America's Most Dangerous Game?()
May 10, 2012 Two reporters for The New York Times detail their monthslong investigation of America's racetracks. Since 2009, more than 6,600 horses have broken down or showed signs of injury at U.S. racetracks, a rate much higher than in other countries.
All Tech Considered
These Apps Are Going To The Birds, And People Who Watch Them()
May 7, 2012 Technology is finally catching up to the ancient pastime of bird watching. Cell phones are already helping bird watchers get the word out on rare sightings and, soon, watchers will also have apps that forecast bird migration and identify birds by their songs.
The Dinosaurs' Nemeses: Giant, Jurassic Fleas()
May 6, 2012 The greatest predators that ever roamed Earth suffered just as we mammals did: Large, flealike bloodsucking insects liked to dine on the dinos and even may have carried diseases.
