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Photos: Africa's Disappearing Damselflies, Fish, and Wildflowers

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 17:56:08 -0400

Dams, wetland destruction, and overfishing threaten to wipe out more than 20 percent of Africa's freshwater species, many unique to the continent.

Africa - Wetland - Overfishing - Species - Plants

Hurricane Earl a Harbinger of Worse to Come?

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 17:36:46 -0400

Though expected to only graze the U.S. coast, Hurricane Earl is the first of many intense storms that could menace the U.S. East Coast this season, one expert says.

Hurricane Earl - East Coast of the United States - United States - Earth Sciences - Meteorology

Space Photos This Week: Rocket Test, Tropical Storm, More

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:21:33 -0400

The world's strongest solid rocket motor revs up, a star nursery is seen in its sharpest view yet, and more in this week's best space pictures.

Solid-fuel rocket - Rocket engine - Space - Technology - NASA

Tarzan Chameleon Found in Tarzan Forest, Near Tarzanville

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 13:40:15 -0400

The discovery on Madagascar of the new species—given away by its flat snout—is a "Tarzan yell for conservation," a new study says.

Madagascar - Tarzan - Africa - Species - Environment

Evolution in Action: Lizard Moving From Eggs to Live Birth

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 18:00:23 -0400

A skink species lays eggs on the coast but births babies in the mountains, giving a rare glimpse at how placentas evolved, scientists say.

Evolution - Lizard - Species - Biology - Squamata

Insomnia Increases Risk of Early Death for Men?

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 17:34:27 -0400

Chronic male insomniacs may have a higher risk of early death than "normal" male sleepers, a new study says.

Insomnia - Health - Sleep disorder - Conditions and Diseases - Body mass index

New Titanic Pictures Mark 25th Anniversary of Discovery

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 17:16:30 -0400

On the 25th anniversary of Titanic's rediscovery, high-resolution images from a new expedition are shedding light on the shipwreck.

RMS Titanic - Ocean liner - Ship - History - Maritime

"Whispering" Bat Evolved to Trick Prey

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 16:54:48 -0400

The barbastelle bat has lowered its voice to evade detection by moths with keen hearing, a new study says.

Bat - Wildlife - Recreation - Outdoors - Organizations

Hurricanes Could Carry Gulf "Oil" Inland

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 14:59:39 -0400

As Atlantic hurricane season heats up, storms could send toxic hydrocarbons lingering from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill surging inland, scientists say. Video.

Gulf of Mexico - North Atlantic tropical cyclone - Oil spill - Earth Sciences - Atmospheric Sciences

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Can Nuclear Waste Spark an Energy Solution?

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:46:30 -0400

Integral Fast Reactor technology would recycle spent nuclear fuel to produce more power, but critics say safety and cost remain obstacles.

Nuclear fuel - Nuclear - Radioactive waste - Energy - Technology

New Deep-Sea Pictures: Chimaera, Ten-armed Starfish, More

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:33:31 -0400

A hitchhiking anemone, a perching sea robin, and a many-armed sea star were recently spotted off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.

Sulawesi - Starfish - List of islands of Indonesia - Indonesia - Volcano

Human Meat Just Another Meal for Early Europeans?

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:50:55 -0400

For early Europeans, cannibalism was just another way to eat—and the meals may have given new meaning to "brain food," a study says.

Cannibalism - Food - Vegetarianism - Lifestyle Choices - Philanthropy

Hurricane Earl May Skim N. Carolina as Strong Storm

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:47:02 -0400

There's an "excellent chance" Hurricane Earl, now a Category 4 storm, will keep most of its strength as far as New Jersey, an expert says.

Hurricane Earl - New Jersey - Tropical cyclone - Hurricane - Earth Sciences

Pictures: World's Biggest Tent Rises in Kazakhstan

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:32:26 -0400

Kazakhstan's new Khan Shatyr evokes a traditional dwelling but boasts futuristic fancies such as an indoor "beach," a monorail, and more.

Kazakhstan - Asia - Business and Economy - Government - Khan Shatyr

Hurricane Earl's Path to Skirt U.S.—No Hurricane Fiona?

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:24:49 -0400

As weather systems repel Hurricane Earl from the U.S. East Coast, tropical storm Fiona forms but may not become a hurricane.

East Coast of the United States - Tropical cyclone - United States - hurricane - Earth Sciences