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Lenny Pierce

Science nerd covering everything from astronomy to evolutionary biology. Check out my original series Miracles of Weird in which I document a new bizarre critter every Friday.
New Growth Induced in Moss Frozen Since Roman Empire

New Growth Induced in Moss Frozen Since Roman Empire

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Paleontologists Identify Anzu wyliei, a/k/a The Chicken From Hell

Paleontologists Identify Anzu wyliei, a/k/a The Chicken From Hell

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Miracles of Weird: The Cookiecutter Shark

Miracles of Weird: The Cookiecutter Shark

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Florida Pythons Able to Find Their Way Home After 22 Mile Displacement

Florida Pythons Able to Find Their Way Home After 22 Mile Displacement

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Evidence for ‘Smoking Gun’ of Cosmic Inflation Explained

Evidence for ‘Smoking Gun’ of Cosmic Inflation Explained

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MIT’s Robotic Fish Boasts Remarkably Realistic Movement

MIT’s Robotic Fish Boasts Remarkably Realistic Movement

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SXSW: Legendary Releases Fan Reactions to GODZILLA Sneak Peek

SXSW: Legendary Releases Fan Reactions to GODZILLA Sneak Peek

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The HyQ Robot Just Got Even More Agile

The HyQ Robot Just Got Even More Agile

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New Study Reveals Citizen Scientists Can Count Craters with the Best of ‘Em

New Study Reveals Citizen Scientists Can Count Craters with the Best of ‘Em

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Meet T. Rex’s Miniature Alaskan Cousin: Nanuqsaurus Hoglundi

Meet T. Rex’s Miniature Alaskan Cousin: Nanuqsaurus Hoglundi

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Use of Protective Suits Could Add Weapons to Mixed Martial Arts

Use of Protective Suits Could Add Weapons to Mixed Martial Arts

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Phytomining: How Plants Could Do Our Digging For Us

Phytomining: How Plants Could Do Our Digging For Us

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Miracles of Weird: The Suriname Toad

Miracles of Weird: The Suriname Toad

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SXSW: The Skully AR-1 Motorcycle Helmet Allows for a 180 Degree Visual

SXSW: The Skully AR-1 Motorcycle Helmet Allows for a 180 Degree Visual

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Magic Carpets: How Rug-like Landers Could Explore Alien Planets

Magic Carpets: How Rug-like Landers Could Explore Alien Planets

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Unlikely Heroes: Sponges May Be Responsible for Life as We Know It

Unlikely Heroes: Sponges May Be Responsible for Life as We Know It

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The Asteroid Data Hunter Challenge: NASA Wants Your Algorithms!

The Asteroid Data Hunter Challenge: NASA Wants Your Algorithms!

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Running Out of Space: The Dangers of Forgotten Space Junk

Running Out of Space: The Dangers of Forgotten Space Junk

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The Next Big Thing In STAR WARS Bathroom Fixtures: The Sarlacc Toilet

The Next Big Thing In STAR WARS Bathroom Fixtures: The Sarlacc Toilet

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Miracles of Weird: Tongue-Eating Louse

Miracles of Weird: Tongue-Eating Louse

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Better Late Than Never: BLADE RUNNER

Better Late Than Never: BLADE RUNNER

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Meet Europe’s Biggest Terrestrial Predator Ever

Meet Europe’s Biggest Terrestrial Predator Ever

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Feathered Dinos, Ancient Salamanders, and Modern Looking Mammals Unearthed in Northeast…

Feathered Dinos, Ancient Salamanders, and Modern Looking Mammals Unearthed in Northeast…

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2015 NASA Budget Sets Money Aside for Europa Mission Development

2015 NASA Budget Sets Money Aside for Europa Mission Development

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