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Solar Eclipse:Myths and Mystery

Unlike ancient times, when eclipses were viewed as bad omens in many cultures, fewer people should be expecting doom this time around. Still, myths persist, especially in remote regions, so it’s likely there will be some banging on pots and … Continue reading

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Arctic ice bigger than 2007, but thawing long-term

Much is posted on net about Arctic Ice this year.Here is another one. Arctic sea ice is unlikely to shrink below a 2007 record low this year in a reprieve from the worst predictions of climate change even though new … Continue reading

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South Korea Plans To Raise Its Investment In Alternative Energy Development

South Korea plans to raise its investment in alternative energy development by 60 percent this year to $193 million, the government said, as the resource-hungry nation seeks to diversify its energy sources. It plans to spend 194.4 billion won ($193 … Continue reading

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The Lunar GRAIL

Meet MIT professor of physics Maria Zuber. She’s dynamic, intelligent, intense, and she’s on a quest for the Grail. No, not that Grail. Zuber is the principal investigator of the Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory – “GRAIL” for short. It’s … Continue reading

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