Latest Stories in Natural Sciences - Page 12
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Obama's Victory Also a Win for Science Funding
Especially environmental sciences that have less payback but more public value can expect continuing support for four more years.
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Unusual Birds From Caribbean and Arctic Seen in Northeast After Hurricane Sandy
It's pretty amazing to think that one of the effects of such a huge storm to bring in birds from so far away.
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Return to Freedom: Inside a Wild Horse Sanctuary
TreeHugger visited a wild horse sanctuary in California. Check out the mustangs we met, and the mission behind this nonprofit.
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Photo of the Day: Harvest Colors Are The Best
Enjoy this bit of beauty on your Tuesday morning.
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Astronomers are Looking for Signs of Gigantic Alien Solar Power Stations!
In 1960, the great polymath Freeman Dyson published a scientific paper titled "Search for Artificial Stellar Sources of Infrared Radiation".
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Get the Stunning Wildlife Photography of Paul Nicklen On Your IPad
This app features some of the most amazing wildlife photos from one of the top photographers in the world.
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Caption Contest: Elephant Showering with Zebras
This photo is begging for a caption -- and yours could win the contest!
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Photo of the Day: A Wild Horse at Dawn
This mustang enjoys the early morning light at a sanctuary in California.
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Win a Free Safari in Zambia, Hang Out With Wildlife
One of our favorite wildlife photographers has created this giveaway which could put you in the middle of a whole lot of African Wildlife.
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Airline Gives Free Ride to a Butterfly That Hatched Too Late
If the gentle flap of a single butterfly's wings can shape the weather, then perhaps the kindness shown towards saving one butterfly's life could change the course of history for the better.
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Rare Photos Documenting the History of the Space Race to be Auctioned
The collection of 4600 photos, owned by a private collector, includes photos from the early days of both the U.S. and the Russian space agencies.
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Caption Contest Winners! A Cow With Amazing Hair
Our top five captions for this contest are in!
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Researchers Study an Elephant That Speaks Korean
Unfortunately, Koshik has yet to respond to my request for comment on all this -- but in truth, he may have crushed the computer as he tried to send the email.
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Wild Mustangs In Danger of Disappearing (Photos)
The American mustang once numbered in the millions but now the breed is quickly disappearing from the west.
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Nature Blows My Mind! Weaverbirds Craft Amazing Nests
Weaverbirds spend and incredible amount of time and energy building their elaborate nests but the results are worth it!
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Halloween-Themed Lobster Found Near Salem, Mass.
Lobsters really are one of the most terrifying-looking creatures on Earth -- but are they the most festive, too?
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Botswana Bets on Tourism, Not Hunting - Stops Issuing Permits to Kill Wild Animals
"Our wildlife control measure through issuance of hunting licenses has reached its limit."
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Vanishing Mustangs: Are America's Wild Horses In Danger of Disappearing?
More wild horses now live in government holding pens than in the wild, yet round-ups continue. Advocacy groups point out smarter management strategies to save the iconic mustang.
