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Wildfires in Colorado and central Russia from space
As wildfires burn in neighborhoods in the northern part of Colorado Springs today, check out these images of space of even bigger fires in central Russia.
June 27, 2012
Flying squid are amazing
It swims! It flies! It mates after it dies, or tries! Check out the amazing flying squid. What sets it apart from other squid is its popularity as food.
June 27, 2012
SeaOrbiter construction to begin October 2012
The SeaOrbiter concept recently completed its industrial design phase. It is an ocean-going research ship - which is part submarine.
June 26, 2012
Everglades alligator holes benefit fish, snakes, turtles, birds
Everglades Alligator holes hold water during dry periods. The extra water helps many wildlife species including fish, snakes, turtles, insects and birds.
June 26, 2012
Pesticides can harm bumblebee reproduction
Research shows that bumblebees with diets contaminated with levels of neonicotinoid - common in pesticides - produce up to a third fewer offspring.
June 25, 2012
Tropical Storm Debby a dangerous slow mover
Tropical Storm Debby remains stationary and will produce 10 - 15 inches of rainfall, with some areas seeing over two feet through the entire week.
June 25, 2012
Melting sea ice trouble for Emperor penguins
If global temperatures continue to rise, and sea ice continues melting, the Emperor penguins in Terre Adélie, East Antarctica may eventually disappear.
June 22, 2012
Energy and water have a vital link
It takes energy to use water, and we need water for energy. The connection between energy and water, is an most important issue of the 21st century.
June 22, 2012
Chimpanzees self-medicate when under human pressure
Chimpanzees living near people and farm animals are turning to natural remedies to deal with their stressful and disease-prone existence, a new study suggests.
June 21, 2012
Monarch butterflies use plants for medicine
Humans aren’t the only creatures who improve their health with medicine. Monarch butterflies do, too.
June 21, 2012
