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Cleveland Volcano: Continued unrest in Alaska
The growing lava dome might precede an explosive eruption in Alaska's Cleveland Volcano, according to the Alaska Volcano Observatory.
September 24, 2011
Ophelia weakens while Hurricane Hilary blossoms
Tropical Storm Ophelia is weakening in the Atlantic, and Hurricane Hilary is a powerful Category 4 hurricane in the eastern Pacific ocean.
September 23, 2011
Wasabi offers heat and health
Spicing up food and fighting cancer. Wasabi is on a roll. Studies have suggested that the plant may have certain antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.
September 22, 2011
Human influence takes the wild out of some wildfires
A study shows that human influence has historically increased wildfire activity - and decreased it. A scientist says, "Fire is a defining feature of humans."
September 21, 2011
Typhoon Roke makes powerful landfall in Japan
Typhoon Roke, a strong typhoon with winds reaching 135 miles per hour, made landfall on September 21, 2011, near Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.
September 21, 2011
Bats only roost with their closest buddies
Researchers have discovered bats prefer to rest with their closest pals rather than with bats they don't know very well.
September 20, 2011
Amphibians and reptiles found in largest numbers in Florida
A study indicates that the pet trade is the number one reason Florida has the largest number of invasive amphibians and reptiles of any place in the world.
September 19, 2011
Arsenic cleaned from drinking water with plastic bottles
Scientists have developed a simple, inexpensive solution to treat drinking water contaminated by arsenic. The new technology could dramatically improve health.
September 18, 2011
Quake in India September 18, at least nine dead
Earthquake in Himalayas, in northeast India. Reuters reports five Indian Air Force planes - and small Army columns in Sikkim - mobilized for emergency relief.
September 18, 2011
Earthquakes active this week near Honshu, Japan
USGS reported 12 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or above in Japan during the past seven days. Strongest two days ago at 6.7 magnitude.
September 18, 2011
