Modern dog breeds have little in common genetically with their ancient ancestors, according to a new study.
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May 22, 2012
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Joplin tornado of May 22, 2011 was deadliest single U.S. tornado since 1950 and costliest tornado in world history. See videos. Learn how Joplin is rebuilding.
May 21, 2012
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The storm watch for Tropical Storm Alberto along the U.S. East Coast was discontinued yesterday (May 20) as 5 p.m. EDT.
May 21, 2012
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Citizen scientists reached a major milestone in early May 2012 by contributing over one million observations on the environment to Nature’s Notebook.
May 21, 2012
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Picture a turtle the size of a Smart car, with a shell large enough to be a kiddie pool. Scientists have found the fossilized remains of just such a specimen.
May 21, 2012
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Waterspouts are tornadoes that form over water. They are typically weaker than tornadoes on land, but they can cause destruction.
It was one of the strongest quakes to shake the region, seismologists said. Older buildings suffered damage: collapsed roofs, cracks in buildings. At least four reported dead.
May 20, 2012
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Tropical Storm Alberto developed in the western Atlantic, off the South Carolina coast, yesterday. It’ll probably head out to sea.
May 15, 2012
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The FCC, Department of Homeland Security, National Weather Service and other agencies collaborated to create this system.
May 15, 2012
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The super-volcano beneath Yellowstone National Park may be less super, but more active, than previously thought. An eruption is “long overdue,” say scientists.
