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April 28, 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
First sex-determing genes appeared 180 million years ago
The Y chromosome, which distinguishes males from females at the genetic level, appeared some 180 million years ago, according to a new study published in Nature.
April 24, 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
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
7 ways to celebrate International Dark Sky Week
International Dark Sky Week runs April 20-26, 2014. Learn how to help celebrate and preserve the beauty of the night.
April 20, 2014
Neanderthals bred with modern humans, study confirms
Advanced genetic analysis and statistical modeling have confirmed that early humans mated with Neanderthals.
April 17, 2014
Why is Mars near the moon on eclipse night?
A total eclipse moon has to happen at full moon. Outer planets are always near the full moon in their month of opposition. Mars reached opposition April 8 ...
April 14, 2014
Warm water in Pacific could spark a monster El Nino in 2014
Scientists are watching a giant mass of sub-surface water in the Pacific. When this water reaches the sea surface, it could set off a powerful El Nino.
April 8, 2014
