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April 28, 2014
How sea level influenced evolution in the Galapagos
The Galapagos Islands, whose separateness was so pivotal to Charles Darwin's contributions to the theory of evolution, are not separate at all when sea level is low.
April 26, 2014
The tiny creek connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
There's a point called Two Ocean Pass on the Continental Divide. It separates the headwaters of Pacific Creek (which flows west to the Pacific) and Atlantic Creek, (which flows east to the Atlantic Ocean).
April 25, 2014
Mountaineers leave Everest, as Sherpas say they won’t climb
Mountaineers began leaving Mt. Everest yesterday, as Sherpas refuse to climb again this year, out of respect for 16 who died in last week's deadly avalanche.
April 25, 2014
Is spacetime like a liquid?
A very slippery superfluid, that’s what spacetime could be like, say physicists.
April 24, 2014
6.6-magnitude earthquake off Vancouver Island on April 23
The quake hit at 8:10 p.m. local time. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. No tsunami warning was issued.
April 24, 2014
Make a #GlobalSelfie with NASA on Earth Day, April 22
Step outside and take a picture of yourself. Then post it to social media, using the hashtag #GlobalSelfie. NASA will use your photos to create a mosaic image of Earth.
April 21, 2014
Arctic sea ice maximum in 2014 fifth lowest on record
Arctic sea ice reached its maximum extent for the year on March 21, 2014, according to the National Snow and Ice Data Center. It was the fifth lowest on record.
April 21, 2014
More, bigger wildfires burning western U.S.
New research suggests that the trend could continue as climate change causes temperatures to rise and drought to become more severe in the coming decades.
April 18, 2014
7.2-magnitude earthquake in Mexico
USGS said the quake was centered northwest of the Pacific resort of Acapulco, where many Mexicans are vacationing for the Easter holiday.
April 18, 2014
