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World's First Global Forest Map
Scientists, using three NASA satellites, have created a first-of-its-kind map that details the height of the world's forests.
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As Tests Continue, BP Sees No Signs of Damage to Well
As the Gulf of Mexico entered a third day free of fresh oil from BP’s blown-out well, the government on Saturday extended a test that has so far shown no signs of damage in the 13,000-foot-deep hole.
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Killer Whales Evolving Into Different Species
Scientists have found that Killer Whales in the North Atlantic Ocean differ in both diet and genetic makeup. In fact, they’re in the process of splitting into two different species all together.
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Bird-Like Dinosaur Used Venom
A fierce, feathered raptor might have been terrifying enough to small dinosaurs, lizards, birds and mammals living 128 million years ago, but add venom to its arsenal and the threat would be paralyzing—literally.
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Rating: 2.8 / 5 (1297 votes)
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