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Man looks for missing cat, finds 'UFO' instead

Fri, Mar 16 2012 at 3:23 PM

The farmer and neighbors immediately jumped to UFO as it has become the default explanation for mysterious and oversized metal objects.
Portable wind turbine makes roughing it easier

Wed, Mar 14 2012 at 2:59 PM

While the proposed portable wind turbine will need to work out some design kinks in terms of weight and height, the initial results seem positive.
Study: Guns don't make bear country safer

Wed, Mar 14 2012 at 2:36 PM

A gun may provide some peace of mind when you're hiking through bear habitat, but according to new research, it probably shouldn't.
Capsizing icebergs pack punch of nuclear bomb

Wed, Mar 14 2012 at 10:02 AM

Capsizing icebergs are especially dangerous for fjords as the watery turbulence can disrupt the flow of heat in the area, affecting how other icebergs break.
Alaska's orange goo mystery solved

Wed, Mar 07 2012 at 10:01 AM

The goo was identified as Spruce-Labrador tea needle rust, a type of parasite found in spruce trees and certain shrubs.
Iditarod still dogged by cruelty concerns

Fri, Mar 02 2012 at 10:32 AM

Depending whom you ask, the 1,100-mile sled dog race is either an inspiring celebration of canine athleticism or a brutal exercise in animal cruelty.
How 'biologging' protects marine creatures

Sat, Feb 25 2012 at 10:37 AM

Gathering data about marine life is particularly important because they move up and down in the water column and can be difficult to locate.
Prehistoric footprints reveal oldest elephant herd

Tue, Feb 21 2012 at 7:07 PM

The tracks were left behind 7 million years ago, becoming visible thanks to erosion.
Japan clears up only 5 percent of tsunami rubble

Tue, Feb 21 2012 at 9:09 AM

Regional governments are unable to offer support for the cleanup effort due to strong opposition from residents.
Arctic plant revived after 30,000-year nap

Mon, Feb 20 2012 at 3:05 PM

The plant has 'built-in mechanisms for survival in a harsh environment' by repairing DNA.

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Wilderness

Articles about Wilderness

Man looks for missing cat, finds 'UFO' instead

Portable wind turbine makes roughing it easier

Study: Guns don't make bear country safer

Capsizing icebergs pack punch of nuclear bomb

Alaska's orange goo mystery solved

Iditarod still dogged by cruelty concerns

How 'biologging' protects marine creatures

Prehistoric footprints reveal oldest elephant herd

Japan clears up only 5 percent of tsunami rubble

Arctic plant revived after 30,000-year nap

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