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PHOTO IN THE NEWS: Pink Iguana Species Discovered

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The little-known reptile from the Galapagos fills a crucial gap in the evolution of land iguanas, scientists say. But its future may not be as rosy.

Meteorite Triggered Ancient New York Tsunami?

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

A strike off Long Island may have sparked a tsunami that today would flood lower Manhattan, says a new study based on the discovery of telltale rocks.

"Nanodiamond" Find Supports Comet Extinction Theory

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The discovery of microscopic diamonds in 12,900-year-old soil supports the controversial idea that comet swarms caused a die-off of ice age mammals, a new study says.

Leap Second Added to 2008 -- Tech Glitches to Come?

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Just one second tacked on to the world's clocks in 2008 may create problems for systems dependent on time, such as navigation systems and stock exchanges.

BEST NEWS PHOTOS OF 2008: Editors' Picks

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

See the National Geographic Digital Media photo editors' favorite photos from National Geographic News's 2008 "Week in Photos" galleries.

Biggest Science Stories: Bloggers' Picks for 2008

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

National Geographic News asked six science bloggers to each choose the most important, most overlooked, and strangest stories of 2008.

VIDEO: Airliner Flies on Plant Fuel

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Air New Zealand says a test flight Tuesday was the first commercial-jet journey to use a fuel that is equal parts biofuel and standard jet fuel.

Quake Swarm Hits Yellowstone; Something Bigger to Come?

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The famous national park was jostled by more than 250 small, unusual earthquakes for a third straight day Monday, and scientists are watching closely to see whether severe volcanic activity is imminent.

Ancient Cheetah Fossil Points to Old World Roots?

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The big cats originated in Africa or Asia, not North America as previously thought, according to a new study on a two-million-year-old skull.

TOP TEN DINOSAUR & FOSSIL FINDS: Most Read of 2008

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Bizarre prehistoric creatures--sea monsters, gargantuan rodents, a redheaded Neanderthal--are among the stars of the most read stories on dinosaurs and fossils by National Geographic News in 2008.

Bizarre Squid Sex Techniques Revealed

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

New insights into the animals intimate encounters include species that cut holes into their partners for sex, squid that swap genders, and males that deploy flesh-burrowing sperm.