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Incredible gigapixel photos let you see Everest’s glaciers before they disappear
The GlacierWorks project lets you see the glaciers of Everest and nearby mountains in stunning detail, without even getting up from the computer.
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NYC’s public transit system will raise fares — because what choice does it have?
The hike may be less regressive than you'd assume.
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Charlotte’s airport employs 1.9 million worms to compost leftover food
Charlotte has invested $1.2 million in better solutions for dealing with the food passengers throw away, including a giant vermicomposting bin. It's 50 feet long!
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California releases draft rules for regulating fracking
The state doesn't seem to be very worried about earthquakes, though.
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There’s another habitable planet out there, just waiting for us to come and screw it up
It's not even in galaxy, far, far, away. It's orbiting Tau Ceti, a star that's a mere 12 light years from us
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Captive Myna bird put in solitary for cussing out zoo visitors
If we had a bird that could say “hello, good fortune, goodbye, screw you,” we’d be so thrilled we’d introduce it to everyone we know
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Squid have been committing mass suicide — and now we might know why
Squid have a habit of beaching themselves in droves. Scientists think they might finally be getting a handle on how it happens.
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Caught on video: Mudslide from rain-soaked hill derails freight train
Luckily, the train wasn't carrying anything too toxic. But is this a preview?
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This video of an eagle snatching a baby is so good we refuse to believe it’s fake
Stop being so cynical. There's no way this is fake, and here's why.
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Newtown: Tragedy, empathy, and growing our circle of concern
Our hearts are shattered by the tragedy at Newtown. Going forward, our empathy must extend out even further, to the children of the future.
