[Science] SpaceX via Reuters

SpaceX via Reuters
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2012/10/29/tec-dragon-splashdown.html
The Hawthorne, Calif.-based SpaceX (short for Space Exploration Technologies) launched the Dragon capsule toward the space station on Oct. 7 using one of the company's own Falcon 9 rockets and a pad at Florida's Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

Space shuttle Endeavour exhibit opens Tuesday at Science Center
http://www.baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/news/article.html/content/news/articles/cfn/2012/10/29/space_shuttle_endeav.html
Shuttle Angelenos saw Endeavour as it soared over Southern California and crawled across city streets, and on Tuesday, they'll have another chance to see the space shuttle - only this time, it won't be going anywhere.

Crabs Aren't Hermits When It Comes to House Hunting
http://blogs.voanews.com/science-world/2012/10/29/crabs-arent-hermits-when-it-comes-to-house-hunting/
Despite its name, the hermit crab can be a very social creature. In fact, when searching for a new home, the crustacean gets by with a little help from its friends, according to a new study in Current Biology.

How Paintballs Could Save Earth from Giant Asteroid Impact
http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/space/stories/paintballs-may-save-the-earth-from-armageddon
An epic battle between paintballs and a giant asteroid could one day save the Earth from an apocalyptic space rock impact. The novel asteroid-deflecting scheme proposes that a cloud of paintballs shot into space could knock a dangerous asteroid off a ...

Plans for tiny fish have SW Mo. officials on edge
http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2012/10/29/fish-protection-move-may-risk-missouri-economic-growth/
PERRYVILLE, Mo. (AP) - A federal agency's plan to put a tiny, cave-dwelling fish on the endangered species list has some southeast Missouri officials questioning the move's impact on economic development.

Honey-bees can bite, which is actually good news
http://greece.greekreporter.com/2012/10/29/greeks-on-team-that-find-bee-anesthesia/
We all know bees can sting. We recently began discussing the fact that some drink your tears. And since Halloween is just around the corner, this seems like a great time to let you know the following: researchers have found that honey-bees can bite, as well!

Nature | News Ancient tsunami devastated Lake Geneva shoreline
http://www.nature.com/news/ancient-tsunami-devastated-lake-geneva-shoreline-1.11670
In ad 563, more than a century after the Romans gave up control of what is now Geneva, Switzerland, a deadly tsunami on Lake Geneva poured over the city walls.