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Thursday, September 2, 2010

  •  New picture of Titanic's bow released around the 25th anniversary of the shipwreck's rediscovery.

    New Titanic Photos Released

    High-Resolution Images Mark 25th Anniversary of Discovery

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  •  Picture of the sun in multiple wavelengths with magnetic field lines superimposed.

    Space Photos This Week

    The world's strongest solid rocket motor revs up, a star nursery is seen in its sharpest view yet, and more in this week's best space pictures.

  • The 'Tarzan' lizard.

    Tarzan Chameleon Found

    The discovery on Madagascar of the new species—given away by its flat snout—is a "Tarzan yell for conservation," a new study says.

  • A yellow-bellied three-toed skink.

    Lizard Evolving for Live Birth

    A skink species lays eggs on coasts but births babies in mountains, giving a glimpse of how placentas evolved, scientists say.

  • A man with insomnia (file photo).

    Male Insomniacs Die Earlier?

    Chronic male insomniacs may have a higher risk of early death than "normal" male sleepers, a new study says.

  •  New picture of Titanic's bow released around the 25th anniversary of the shipwreck's rediscovery.

    Sharp New Titanic Wreck Pictures

    On the 25th anniversary of Titanic's rediscovery, high-resolution images from a new expedition shed light on the shipwreck.

  • A barbastelle bat (file photo).

    Bat Evolved to "Whisper"

    The barbastelle bat has lowered its voice to evade detection by moths with keen hearing, a new study says.

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    Hurricanes Could Carry "Oil" Inland

    As Atlantic hurricane season heats up, storms could send toxic hydrocarbons lingering from the summer's oil spill surging inland, scientists say.

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  • Lightning and fire accompany Hurricane Andrew in Homestead, Florida.

    "Firecane" Myth Busted

    Flaming, oily hurricanes and "black rain" are no danger to Gulf residents on Katrina's fifth anniversary—or to anyone, anywhere, experts say.

  • Photo: ship hydrocarbon plume gulf

    22-Mile Oil Plume Found

    A giant plume from the Gulf spill has been confirmed deep in the ocean—and it may stick around, a new study says.

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