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Ancient Mars Had Vast Ocean
A vast ocean chock-full of microbes may have once covered more than a third of Mars‘s surface, scientists say. The…
Man’s Voice Reveals His Fighting Ability
A quick phone call to dad, or any other man, is far more revealing than previously thought, since new research…
Brain Cells in a Dish Keep Time
Networks of brain cells in a petri dish can be trained to keep time like hourglasses, a new study says.…
California to ban plastic bags
California is to become the first US state to ban plastic bags in supermarkets in a move Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger…
Indonesia’s plan to save its rainforests
Late last year Indonesia made global headlines with a bold pledge to reduce deforestation, which claimed nearly 28 million hectares…
Bright Green Comet Easy to See This Week
bright green comet is streaking across early morning skies this week, experts say. Comet McNaught C/2009 R1 has been steadily…
Sharks Have Math Skills
The great white shark in Jaws knew exactly where it was going — to the closest pair of plump legs…
Youngest Planet Confirmed
hey’re not the most aww-inspiring baby pictures, but new infrared images prove the youngest known planet outside our solar system…
World’s Oldest Leather Shoe Found
Still, the world’s oldest known leather shoe, revealed Wednesday, struck one of the world’s best known shoe designers as shockingly…