Monthly Archives: September 2009

Antarctica’s hidden plumbing revealed

Posted on September 20, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

THE first complete map of the lakes beneath Antarctica’s ice sheets reveals the continent’s secret water network is far more dynamic than we thought. This could be acting as a powerful lubricant beneath glaciers, contributing to sea level rise. Unlike … Continue reading →

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“Unexpected” Male Found in Pre-Inca Tomb?

Posted on September 20, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

A gilded mask, found affixed to the front of a coffin, was among the treasures recently uncovered at San Jose de Moro, a site in Peru that once served as a cemetery for the pre-Inca Moche society, archaeologists announced this week. … Continue reading →

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Gaza’s Underground Water Supplies on the Verge of Collapse

Posted on September 19, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

The underground water supplies that 1.5 million Palestinians depend upon for drinking and agricultural uses are in danger of collapse, finds a new report by the UN Environment Programme’s Post-Conflict Assessment Branch on the environmental condition of the Gaza Strip.The … Continue reading →

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First Habitable Earthlike Planet Found

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

The first known planet beyond the solar system that could harbor life as we know it has been discovered, scientists report. The planet is estimated to be only 50 percent larger than Earth, making it the smallest planet  found outside … Continue reading →

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