Mesozoic Era: The Age of Reptiles

The Mesozoic Era saw the rise of some of the most iconic animals, from Tyrannosaurus rex to birds and mammals.



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EPA Must Come Clean on Fracking Contamination (Op-Ed)

Despite finding contamination of drinking-water sources, the EPA is ending several investigations into fracking activities in Pennsylvania.



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Dealing with Drought: Reaping the Benefits of Cover Crops (Op-Ed)

How can crops that go to waste protect a farm from drought?



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Facts About Hafnium

Properties, sources and uses of the element hafnium.



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Fossil of Dinosaur Death Match Headed for Auction

A well-preserved fossil of two dinosaurs locked in a deadly battle is expected to go for $7 to $9 million at auction later this year, but the sale is already brewing controversy.



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What Is Blue Noise?

White noise is familiar to most people, but it's not the only color of noise that exists. Blue noise, which is sometimes considered high-frequency white noise, has a spectral density (power per hertz) that is proportional to its frequency.



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Sophie Alexandra Topless in ZOO Magazine July 2013

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Kate Moss Spreads Her Legs for Esquire Magazine September 2013

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North Pole 'Lake' Vanishes

Like a politician whose peccadillos lead to "family time," the North Pole lake has had its fill of Internet notoriety. The stunning blue meltwater lake that formed on the Arctic ice disappeared on Monday (July 29), draining through a crack in the underlyi



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Tiny Wandering Spider Discovered in Laos

The unobtrusive little arachnid is a wandering spider that catches prey without weaving a web.



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Sarah Lane Busty Michael Benatar Photoshoot

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Lucy Collett Strips Topless in My Garden Photoshoot

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Irina Shayk Camel Toe and Booty in Tight Workout Pants in NYC

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Helen Flanagan See-through Cleavy Dress Leaving Whiskey Mist Club in London

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Owl Hoots Hush the Song of a Thrush

The Veery thrush, a secretive migratory bird, silences its flute-like twilight song when owls are around to avoid the clutches of their hooting predators, a new study shows.



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Body Beautiful: The 5 Strangest Prosthetic Limbs

From mermaid tails to inflatable penises, here are 5 of the most interesting prosthetic body parts around.



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Pink Champagne | Space Wallpaper

This intriguing space wallpaper reveals the spectacular stellar nursery IC 2944. The image was released on May 23, 2013 to celebrate a milestone: 15 years of ESO’s Very Large Telescope.



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Eating Fish During Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism

Prenatal exposure to low levels of mercury does not lead to the onset of autismlike behaviors in children, a new study finds. Researchers examined kids whose mothers ate up to 12 meals of fish each week, on average, during pregnancy.



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Claudia Romani Paddleboarding in a Thong Bikini in Miami

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Nabilla Benattia in a Bikini on Venice Beach

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Geysers on Icy Saturn Moon Enceladus Tied to Orbit

Steady geysers of water ice on one of Saturn's icy moons appear to erupt more strongly when the moon is farthest from its ringed parent planet, scientists say. The warm vents at the south pole of Saturn's moon Enceladus emit vast plumes of water vapor.



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Long Before Birds, Dinosaur Brains Wired for Flight

Some nonavian dinosaurs, including carnivorous tyrannosaurs, may have had brains that were hardwired for flight long before even the earliest known birds started flapping their wings, a new study finds.



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'Highway from Hell' Fed Deadly Volcano

Molten rock from Earth's hellishly hot mantle can punch through miles of overlying crust in a matter of months, a new study finds. Before the deadly 1963 eruption of Irazú volcano in Costa Rica, magma surged 22 miles (35 kilometers) in about two months.



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Not Too Bright: Dashboard Lights Baffle Drivers

If you're convinced that most drivers have no idea what they're doing behind the wheel, the following news will do nothing to shake that belief. A new survey reveals that 98 percent of drivers don't fully understand most common dashboard warning lights.



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How Artificial Ear Grew on Rat's Back

Scientists have created a lifelike artificial ear that could be customized to match people's existing ears. The new ear could be used for trauma injury patients or people with congenitally deformed ears.



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Breast-Feeding Rates Continue to Rise, CDC Says

The percentage of babies who are breast-fed in the United States continues to rise, according to new estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.



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Big Wildfires in the West: Why, How, What To Do?

Researchers explore the causes of and solutions for rising wildfire dangers.



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Giant Water Bug Stalks and Eats Fish

Insects are pretty low on the food chain, but there are some bugs that turn the tables, making meals out of animals like fish and amphibians. Scientists captured footage of a ferocious water bug ambushing and eating a small fish from the inside out.



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NEON's Wildfire Research At A Glance | Video

With the help of the National Ecological Observatory Network, scientists study wildfires in unprecedented detail.



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Einstein's Cosmic Speed Limit Passes New Test

Now and then, Einstein deserves to be tested. To that end, scientists have put his special theory of relativity — particularly its notion of the speed of light as the cosmic speed limit — to the test.



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Giant Water Bug Kills Fish | Video

A giant water bug (Lethocerus patruelis) stalks and captures an unsuspecting fish. These fierce predators are the largest European water insects.



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Oxygen Brought Earliest Carnivores to Life

Without oxygen, there would be no carnivores. Without carnivores, there would be no Cambrian explosion, the stunning evolutionary burst of diversity in species and body forms beginning 540 million years ago.



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Chrissy Teigen in Bridal Swimwear for Beach Bunny

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Can Generation Y Improve the Response After Snowstorms, Tornadoes?

Code For America, nicknamed "Peace Corp for Geeks," has helped local governments create technological solutions for overlooked problems stemming from snowstorms, tornadoes and hurricanes.



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US Weather Service Beefs Up Computing Power for Better Forecasts

The National Weather Service has more than twice the computing power on its two supercomputers in an effort to improve forecasting accuracy and extending forecasts. More computing power is on the way.



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More Than Half of Stranded Bottlenose Dolphins May Be Deaf

More than half of stranded dolphins are deaf, one study suggests. The causes of hearing loss in dolphins aren't always clear, but age-related hearing loss, shipping noise and side effects from antibiotics could play roles.



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Prince William: Why Paternity Leave Is Good for the Whole Family

Paternity leave can strengthen parent bonding and lay the foundation for more involved dads years later, but current U.S. federal law offers no paid leave for mothers or fathers.



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Unusual Sexual Fixation: Man Aroused by Farts

A man named "Brad" spoke with a psychologist about his unusual sexual fixation: he was aroused by the sights, sounds and smells of human flatulence. Diagnosed with eproctophilia, the man explained why farts turned him on.



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33 Bizarre New Ant Species Discovered

A total of 33 new ant species have been discovered in Central America and the Caribbean. The nearly blind ants live in leaf litter and rotten logs in rainforests and are all quite tiny.



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The New Social Media Mantra: Don't Be Boring

Researchers at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania say that the trick to achieving social marketing success is this: Don't Be Boring.



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What Makes a Brand Legendary

Like the Titanic, a layer of myth combined with a bit of ambiguity can make a brand greatly appealing to consumers.



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Why Video Job Interviews Don't Work

Although they might save time, video interviews aren't paying off for job candidates or employers, new research shows.



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Look Like Ron Jeremy, Walter White, Mike Tyson, or Whoever You Want to Be

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If Superheroes Used Instagram…

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The Internet of Things: A Seamless Network of Everyday Objects

The Internet of Things refers to the online integration of everyday objects, such as thermostats, lights, as they work seamlessly to make our lives easier.



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Dangers Lurking in Supplements Prove Need for Oversight (Op-Ed)

Steroid contamination crisis is just the latest reason to demand better oversight of vitamins and supplements.



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Conserving Life Along China's Yangtze River (Op-Ed)

With the Yangtze's river dolphin possibly extinct, is it too late to save the wildlife that remains?



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Why Whistle-Blowers Should Watch Out for New Loophole (Op-Ed)

Can new rules for designating "sensitive" jobs be used as a tool to fire whistle-blowers?



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Summer Camp Trades Campfires for Cybersecurity (Op-Ed)

Can education prepare the U.S. to defend against cyberattacks?



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The Price of Anarchy: How Contagion Spreads

A new study of infectious disease outbreaks finds that personal freedom comes at a price to the welfare of the public as a whole. In the event of an outbreak, should people be allowed to move about freely, or should authorities enforce mobility restrictio



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Energy Efficiency Making Good on its Promise (Op-Ed)

Can efficiency solve the U.S. energy crisis?



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Tyra Banks Cleavage Busts Out of Her Dress at 2013 Summer TCA in LA

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Holly Peers Topless Birthday Gallery

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Great White Shark Tagging Expedition Sets Sail Today

One of the largest shark-tagging expeditions in U.S. history will set sail today (July 30) to place tags on great white sharks off of Cape Cod, Mass., in order to help researchers learn more about the mysterious lives of these creatures.



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13 Tips for Staying Hydrated in the Summer Heat (Op-Ed)

Avoiding dehydration involves more than drinking water.



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The World's Biggest Islands

The world's largest islands started as part of larger landmasses that later broke off and became isolated by the oceans. Today, many of them host unique forms of life. Some are in areas of strong volcanic and seismic activity.



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What Is Brown Noise?

Brown noise is one of the many colors of noise, which also include white noise, pink noise and blue noise. Brown noise is also known as Brownian noise because its change in sound signal from one moment to the next is random.



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Hamburger, Hamburger, Lab-Burger?

The world's first lab-grown hamburger will be served Monday (Aug. 5) in London in front of an invitation-only crowd, according to NBC News. No word on a special sauce, lettuce or a sesame bun. The "meat" was grown from cow stem cells in a laboratory vat,



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Helen Flanagan Bikini Shoot in FHM Magazine September 2013

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Drought-Weakened Trees More Likely to Die in Fires

Trees in the western United States are more likely to die from wildfires in drought conditions, a new study of prescribed burns suggests. Drought and increasing temperatures caused by climate change are weakening the trees, and may be increasing western f



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Why Large Testes May Be a Sign of Big Heart Problems

Men with large testicles may be at increased risk of heart disease, and a new study from Italy suggests why. Risk factors for heart disease, such as obesity, smoking and high blood pressure, are linked with larger testicles, the study found.



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Ancient 'Hall of the Dead' Unearthed in England

A massive long-hall was burnt to the ground and replaced with a burial monument nearly 6,000 years ago, forming a house of the dead from an ancient hall of the living.



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Natasha Oakley and Devin Brugman Bikinis on Miami Beach

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Summer St Claire Topless Bikini Poolside Photoshoot

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Brain-Eating Amoeba Infects 12-Year-Old Girl

A 12-year-old Arkansas girl has been hospitalized with a case of parasitic meningitis caused by a rare brain-eating amoeba. Kali Hardig contracted the Naegleria fowleri infection after visiting a Little Rock water park.



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Christina Aguilera Cleavy at 2013 Summer TCA Tour in Beverly Hills

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Nina Agdal Covered Topless Photoshoot for Euroman Magazine

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US Renewable Energy Tops Record in 2012

Americans produced a record amount of solar and wind energy in 2012, and will likely continue doing so this year with government tax incentives and technological advancements in renewable energy.



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Science of Summer: How Is Ice Cream Made?

Find out the chemistry and technology involved in making summer's ultimate treat, including why the awesomeness of melted ice cream can never be restored and how super-freezing is key for a creamy lick.



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Miranda Kerr in Black Tank Top and Shorts Headed to Studio in NYC

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NYC Soda Ban Struck Down Again

A state appeals court ruled that the proposed ban on large sugary drinks in New York City is invalid.



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Wobbly, Sunlike Star Being Pulled by Giant Alien Planet

By analyzing sonic vibrations in a distant sunlike star, astronomers might have calculated exactly how fast the star spins and how much a nearby giant alien planet weighs.



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How Giant Black Holes Spin: New Twist Revealed

A newly discovered way to determine the spin of supermassive black holes could help shed light on the evolution of these bizarre objects and the galaxies they anchor. Astronomers used a European spacecraft to estimate one black hole's rotation rate.



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Scientists to Discuss Universe's Strange Dense Spot Wednesday: Watch Live

A strangely dense spot in the universe populated by a surprising amount of matter has been puzzling scientists since it was revealed in March in an all-sky map made by the European Planck satellite.



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Fernanda Marin Does a Bikini Photoshoot on the Beach in Malibu

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Danielle Sharp Topless Pool Shoot for Front Magazine August 2013

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Photons May Emit Faster-Than-Light Particles, Physicists Suggest

Photons may live for at least 1 quintillion years, and when they die, they may give off particles that travel faster than light. A candidate for these speedy particles is the neutrino, a ghostly particle that rarely interacts with matter.



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Diabetes Drug May Increase Life Span

A drug used to treat Type 2 diabetes may delay the effects of aging and increase life span, a new study in animals suggests.



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Hawaii Ocean Debris Could Fill 18-Wheeler

A recent cleanup effort in Hawaii yielded enough ocean debris to fill an 18-wheeler. The area acts almost as a comb, picking up human litter that washes through. The cleanup effort was scaled back this year due to budget constraints from the government se



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Smaller-Than-Expected Gulf Dead Zone Is Still Massive

The Gulf of Mexico's dead zone covers an area the size of Connecticut. That's large, but smaller than expected. Winds helped the waters mix more than predicted, reducing its size.



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Yearly Lung Cancer Scans Backed for Heavy Smokers

Yearly CT scans may catch tumors early on, when they are still treatable. The change in screening policy for lung cancer, which could save thousands of lives yearly, targets both current and former heavy smokers.



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Paula Patton Displays Her Boobs at ’2 Guns’ NY Premiere

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Latest Batch of ‘Grand Theft Auto V’ Screenshots

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Cassie Shows Off Her Bikini Body on Miami Beach

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Ancient Cultural Crossroads | Wallpaper

This wallpaper shows Wupatki National Monument in Arizona. Less than 800 years ago, Wupatki Pueblo was the largest pueblo around. It flourished for a time as a meeting place of different cultures.



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Brandi Glanville Cleavage and a Bandage Going to Bruno Mars Concert in LA

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JoJo Levesque Leggy with a Friend Leaving Bootsy Bellows in Hollywood

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Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse: Just Do the Math

A mathematical equation reveals there is just one way to stop a zombie apocalypse, and that is with human intervention. Apparently, humans can't coexist with the walking dead, says a mathematician.



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10 (Smart) Ways to Quit Your Job

Saying good-bye is never easy, especially when it comes to your job. Here are 10 ways to do it right.



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Favorite Tastes Change with Age, Rat Study Shows

As rats get older, their preference for sweet flavors declines, as does their aversion to bitter flavors, new research suggests.



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Toddler Tech: How Young Is Too Young For a Smartphone?

As smartphones become more and more popular, parents are giving them to younger and younger children.



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How Gay Marriage Ruling Affects Businesses

The Small Business Administration advises small businesses to start preparing for the impact of the Supreme Court's DOMA ruling.



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Employers Taking Fewer Chances On Young Workers

A recent Gallup poll found that the number of younger Americans in full-time positions has decreased since last year.



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What Is Pink Noise?

Pink noise is a color of noise, not entirely unlike white noise. Both white and pink noise contain all the frequencies that are audible to humans — 20 hertz to 20,000 hertz — but the way signal power is distributed differs.



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Do Indoor Plants Really Clean the Air?

Sure, that potted fern is pretty, but can it really spruce up the air quality in your home? Plants, including indoor plants, are notoriously adept at absorbing gases through pores on the surface of their leaves.



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HFCs? Curbing Them Is Key to Climate-Change Strategy (Op-Ed)

Some refrigerants are more potent greenhouse gasses than carbon dioxide.



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Have We Learned the Lessons from Deepwater Horizon? (Op-Ed)

Years after the BP oil spill, are Gulf wells safer?



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Nearly 100 Animals Rescued from Squalor at Rural Homestead (Op-Ed)

Recently, nearly 100 dogs and cats had to be rescued from a single homestead in Arkansas.



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Lucy Pinder White Bodysuit Topless Striptease Shoot

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Selena Gomez Hot Performance for Good Morning America

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Giant Panda Cub Celebrates 1st Birthday

Xiao Liwu, the charismatic panda cub born at the San Diego Zoo last year, celebrated his first birthday today with a towering three-tiered "cake" made from ice and bamboo, decked out with yams, apples, and shaved carrots.



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Storms Aplenty, But Hurricanes Rare in Hawaii

Though it may not seem like it to those living on the mainland, in the Hawaiian Islands, Pacific tropical storms are pretty common events. It's hurricanes that are the rare bird in the region. Only four hurricanes (Iniki, Iwa, Dot and Nina) have made land



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Einstein's Cosmic Speed Limit Still Reigns, for Now

The speed of light is considered to be the ultimate cosmic speed limit, thanks to Einstein's special theory of relativity. But physicists aren't content to assume this limit without testing it.



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Breast-Feeding Brings Cognitive Benefits, Study Suggests

Children who were breast-fed for longer as babies do better on a test of language comprehension at age 3, and intelligence at age 7, according to a new study. The researchers looked at many potential confounding factors, but the link held, they said.



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New Dwarf Lemur Species Found

In the forests of southern Madagascar, scientists have discovered a rare new type of dwarf lemur. But the newly described species may already be on its way to extinction.



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Sex After a Heart Attack? Here's How and When

Doctors should counsel patients who've had heart attacks or strokes about when and how to safely resume sex, including recommended sex positions, new guidelines say.



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Be Mine! Why Monogamy Evolved in Mammals

Male primates may have become monogamous to protect their offspring from being killed by rival males, a new study finds. However, others disagree, saying monogamy evolved in mammals so that males could guard their mates.



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Bella Thorne Rides a Roller Coaster at Six Flags in Atlanta

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Barbara Guerra and Alessandra Sorcinelli Kissing at Prime 112 in Miami

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Bella Twins in Tight Dresses Promoting New Reality Show in NYC

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New Indie Films Topless Roundup

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Man Kills and Eats Rare Six-Legged Octopus

A tourist to Greece smashed a six-legged octopus and ate it, with a slice of tomato. Only after did he realize how rare the animal was.



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BMW Unveils i3 Electric Car

On Monday, BMW unveiled its first electric car. It should become available in the US market next year. Powered by NewsLook.



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Mother of All Mushrooms Discovered

China's Yunnan province is known as the "Kingdom of Mushrooms" for its rich diversity of more than 600 species of edible fungi. But even the hungriest mushroom fan might find this monster mushroom, recently discovered in Yunnan, a little hard to swallow.



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Near Summer Freeze for Minnesota Town

Temperatures reached a low of 35 degrees Fahrenheit in the Minnesota town of Embarrass this morning, which isn't even a record low for the spot! The frigid temps came after a heat wave in the 90s.



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Emily Ratajkowski Looks Hot in Nasty Gal Clothing 2013

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Final Moments of Incan Child Mummies' Lives Revealed

Three Incan children who were sacrificed 500 years ago were regularly given drugs and alcohol in their final months to make them more compliant in the ritual that ultimately killed them, new research suggests.



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Big Asteroid Flies By Earth Tonight: How to Watch Live

An asteroid the size of five football fields will zoom past Earth tonight, and you can watch the close approach live. The online Virtual Telescope Project will stream live footag of the flyby of asteroid 2003 DZ15, beginning at 6 pm EDT.



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Great White Mystery: Expedition to Unravel Shark Secrets

One of the largest shark-tagging expeditions in U.S. history will begin tomorrow (July 30) to place tags on great white sharks off of Cape Cod, Mass., in order to help researchers learn more about the mysterious lives of these creatures.



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Wolves in Yellowstone Help Grizzly Bears Fatten Up

Wolves in Yellowstone keep the elk population in check, which means more berry-producing shrubs are available for bears to peruse



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Taylor Swift Bikini Paddleboarding in Westerly

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Turf Wars: Irish Fighting Ban on Peat Harvesting

The peat bogs of Ireland are an iconic - and increasingly rare - part of that country's rural landscape. But a fierce donnybrook has erupted over the harvesting of peat, known locally as turf.



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Arsenic in Drinking Water: Costly Change Could Lower Levels

A recent study estimates that the arsenic put into the water supply, derived from the chemical used to fluoridate water — a byproduct of fertilizer manufacturing — costs the United States $1 billion to $6 billion annually in medical treatments for arsenic



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Philadelphia Shatters Record for the Heaviest Rain in a Day

Less humid air is following the drenching showers and thunderstorms that are slowly pushing across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic.



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Top Foods Children Choke On

For kids, the food most likely to "go down the wrong pipe" is hard candy, a new study finds. Other top foods that send kids to the emergency room include meat, fruits and vegetables, and nuts and seeds.



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Michelle Hunziker Bikinis with Future Stepdaughter Gaia Trussardi in Ibiza

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Weekly Boob Tube Roundup for July 29, 2013

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Nicole Richie Gold Bikini in Cannes

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Underwater Forest Discoverers Looking to Protect Unique Site

Once news got out that a 50,000-year-old underwater forest lay miles from the coast of Alabama, companies have trying to find it to turn the valuable wood into high-end furniture.



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Medieval Coffin at King Richard III Site Holds … Another Coffin

King Richard III's rediscovered resting place is turning out more mysteries this summer. Excavators finally lifted the heavy lid of a medieval stone coffin found at the site in Leicester, England, only to reveal another lead coffin inside.



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Katy Perry, Britney Spears, and Joyce Giraud Sideboob at Smurfs 2 LA Premiere

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Sparkling Wines from Sussex? Climate Change Swirls Wine Production (Op-Ed)

Can wineries adapt as traditional wine-making regions warm?



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Humane Society Saves More Than 90 Cats And Dogs In Arkansas | Video

Humane Society Animal Rescue, along with other area and national organizations, helped save more than 90 cats and dogs from a property in White County, AR.



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Weight Discrimination May Lead to More Weight Gain

Discriminating against people based on their characteristics is no longer socially acceptable, but weight remains an exception. Many think bias against overweight people would motivate them to lose weight, but research shows the opposite.



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Jade Foret Wears a Black Bikini at the Beach in Miami

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Jade Foret in a Red and White Bikini at Miami Beach

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Why Patents Won't Kill 3D-Printing Innovation (Op-Ed)

Do patents help or hurt the booming 3D-printing industry?



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Pope Signals Openness to Gay Priests

Pope Francis says gay priests should be forgiven for their sins and their sins forgotten, a departure from the stance of his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI



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Egg Nebula's Rainbow Reverie | Space Wallpaper

An onionskin-like structure of concentric dust shells surround a central, aging star as seen in this cool space wallpaper.



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5 Surprising Things About Sunscreen

Sunscreen has been used for centuries, but how did it evolve from pasty herbal extracts into invisible spray-ons? When was it first medically recommended? Is spray-on sunscreen safe? Here are five questions answered about sunscreens.



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Incredible Technology: How to Explore the Microscopic World

The microscopic world generally refers to things we cannot see with the naked eye. But thanks to microscopes, scientists have the tools to visualize the detailed structure and dynamic processes inside living cells.



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Blood Cancer Lymphoma More Common Near Factories

Regulations have put a limit on benzene releases from factories into the environment. The levels may still be too high. A new study investigates whether lymphoma incidence is higher near benzene releasing sites in Georgia.



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Lisalla Montenegro Shows Her Sexy Legs for Via Marte Autumn/Winter 2013

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Kendall Jenner Leggy in Shorts for Gavin Rea Photoshoot 2013

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Earthquakes Burp Up Methane Bubbles

The long-suspected link between earthquakes and underwater methane bursts has finally been confirmed, a new study reports. Though the temblor wasn't caught in the act, the strong shaking left clues in methane-rich mud and sand offshore Pakistan, where two



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Coolest Science Stories of the Week

Royal baby names, inhaled blow darts and the North Pole lake are just a few stories we brought to you in Science this week.



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Images: Magnificent Geological Formations of the American West

The mesas, buttes, arches and hoodoos of the American West paint an indelible picture of that part of the country, showing off the amazing Earth processes that carved them from the layers of rock laid down over eons.



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Best Science Photos of the Week

From odd flowers to the birth of stars and Antarctica to Saturn, here are the best images we've found this week.



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Are Generic Drugs as Good as Brand-Name Drugs?

Buying generic drugs, rather than brand-name drugs, can help people to save money on prescription medications. But are generics as effective as their brand-name versions?



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Moods and Booze: Alcohol's Effects Different in Men and Women

People say they feel less happy a day after drinking, a new study finds. The effect was seen in both genders, but was stronger in women, said the researchers. The study included people who were heavy drinkers.



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Nanoscale Sensor Probes Cell’s Pulse

Tiny device can detect if a cell is alive.



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Conservation 3.0: Protecting Life on a Changing Planet(Op-Ed)

Why society and the planet need Conservation 3.0.



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Cutting Costs by Cleaning Air (Op-Ed)

Can cutting carbon cut costs?



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Harnessing Dog Lovers: Crowdfunding Helping Canine Science

Can games teach people how their pet dogs think?



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Understanding the Power of Omega-3s (Op-Ed)

How healthy are omega-3s?



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What the Heck Is ... Heat Stroke?

Can you identify the symptoms of heat stroke?



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ROV Finishes First Leg of Expedition Off East Coast

A new, federally owned remotely operated vehicle (ROV) is uncovering the secrets of the deep, having finished the initial leg of its first official exploratory expedition off of the U.S. Northeast coast.



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Arctic Methane Claims Questioned

A scientific controversy erupted this week over claims that methane trapped beneath the Arctic Ocean could suddenly escape, releasing huge quantities of methane, a greenhouse gas, in coming decades, with a huge cost to the global economy.



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Kate Beckinsale Birthday Hotness Alert

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Emma Frain Punishes with Enticing Topless Tatas

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Jennifer Nicole Lee Bikinis Poolside in Dallas

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Danica McKellar Booty on Set of Avril Lavigne’s Music Video in LA

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Stunning 3D Rock Images Revealed in New Lab

A Princeton University geoscientist has teamed up with an New York City architect to design a lab that produces high-resolution 3D models of fossils and other structures inside rocks.



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Images: New Lab Creates Beautiful 3D Models of Fossils, Rocks

The Princeton Rock Grinding Lab creates 3D models of the insides of rocks by repeatedly grinding away thin layers and taking pictures that can be stacked into models.



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Tamara Ecclestone in a Green Bikini on Vacation in Italy

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Device Uses Handwriting to Detect Neurological Disorders

Researchers have built a system that records signals from hand muscles during handwriting.



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Scientists Produce False Memories In Mice

False memories can be implanted in mice and presumably humans.



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Rhian Sugden Topless for Interviu Spain July 2013

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Mellisa Clarke Heats Up FHM South Africa August 2013

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The Hardest Working Cities In America

Long hours, sleepless nights and low unemployment rates make residents of these 50 cities the hardest workers in America.



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Tropical Storm Flossie Sets Sights on Hawaii

Tropical Storm Flossie will remain on a path to Hawaii through next week.



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Giant Electromagnet Ends Its Month-Long Move

After more than a month traveling over land and sea, a huge doughnut-shaped electromagnet has crossed the finish line of its 3,200-mile (5,000-kilometer) haul from New York to Illinois.



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Jessica Biel Booty in Tight Jeans Leaving a Nail Salon in Studio City

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