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11 amazing photos from Discovery's 'Life'

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From lizards to leopard seals, these amazing photos offer a glimpse into the diverse biology of planet Earth.

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Earth Month freebies and do-gooder goodies
Wed, Apr 07, 2010 2:34 PM by Siel Ju
Get your dog a gift and learn water conservation tips -- all while benefiting canine-friendly and water-wise programs.
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The world's 10 oldest living trees
Wed, Apr 07, 2010 12:42 PM by Bryan Nelson
There's something truly majestic about any single tree able to stand entirely on its own for millennia.
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Bee population drops by 29 percent

Wed, Apr 07, 2010 12:38 PM

Video: The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that the population of honey bees dropped 29 percent last year, leading scientists to worry about a crisis. Dr. Reese Halter with the Global Forest Science has the details.
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Disaster strikes Upper Big Branch coal mine

Wed, Apr 07, 2010 11:12 AM

Video: Author Jeff Goodell discusses the West Virginia mine explosion that killed 25 people, and if the disaster could have been prevented if the owners had done more to fix 458 violations.
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There are big waves, and then there are BIG waves
Wed, Apr 07, 2010 8:58 AM by Shea Gunther
Check out this amazing collection of photographs showing surfers riding waves that boggle the mind.
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Off to Germany!
Wed, Apr 07, 2010 8:34 AM by Shea Gunther
I'm in Stuttgart, Germany, this week to meet with the Mercedes greener design team to hear about their work on sustainable mobility.
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Rare photo thrills Florida panther supporters

Tue, Apr 06, 2010 4:33 PM

Image of rare panther kitten is proof that efforts to repopulate the animal's native range in the Everglades are reaping rewards.
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And eaglets make four
Tue, Apr 06, 2010 10:46 AM by Cool Green Science Blog
Two bald eaglets have hatched on the Conservancy's Santa Cruz Island preserve in California. Learn more and watch the action with a live nest cam.
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25 dead in W. Va. coal mine blast
Mon, Apr 05, 2010 6:38 PM by Sarah Hicks
4 people still missing in worst U.S. mine disaster since 1984.
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NASA gets billions to study Earth
Mon, Apr 05, 2010 4:56 PM by Katherine Butler
Obama administration grants $2.4 billion over 5 years to help scientists investigate Earth-bound problems, including climate change.
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Coal strikes again: Chinese tanker ship stuck on Great Barrier Reef
Mon, Apr 05, 2010 4:26 PM by Shea Gunther
Illustrating yet another reason why we need to stop burning coal, a large coal freighter is stuck on a section of the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia and is leaking fuel.
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The iPad: Will It Blend?
Mon, Apr 05, 2010 2:03 PM by Shea Gunther
Watch Tom Dickson of Blendtec demonstrates the power of his blender by tossing a new iPad in and pushing 'blend'.
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What should be our first words to an alien species?
Mon, Apr 05, 2010 1:56 PM by Katherine Butler
Scientists explore response options if aliens ever make first contact.
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Planet Pundit: A bridge or a crutch?
Mon, Apr 05, 2010 7:48 AM by Ken Edelstein
Obama's overture to offshore oil wells may mean that he didn't take away the right lessons from the health-care debate.
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Private company becomes a big player in space
Sat, Apr 03, 2010 8:07 PM by Katherine Butler
Commercial company Orbital Sciences is building a new transport vehicle for the space station.
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