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Neither fish nor fowl: Platypus genome decoded

Arguably the oddest beast in Nature’s menagerie, the platypus looks as if were assembled from spare parts left over after the animal kingdom was otherwise complete. Now scientists know why. According to a study released Wednesday, the egg-laying critter is … Continue reading

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Google Sets Sights On 3D Map of the Oceans

We’ve got Google Earth and Google Sky. Next up will be a map of the world below sea level–Google Ocean. The company has assembled an advisory group of oceanography experts, and in December invited researchers from institutions around the world … Continue reading

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Two moderate quakes rattle California

4.4 temblor strikes near Bakersfield after 4.4. shaker hits to the south PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – A moderate earthquake shook a mountainous area near Bakersfield Thursday morning, just hours after a quake some 230 miles to the southeast. The 4.4-magnitude … Continue reading

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New Data to Help with Afghanistans Natural Resources and Hazards Assessments

The U.S. Geological Survey recently collected new data to help identify fault lines and the potential location of undiscovered water, oil and gas, and non-fuel mineral resources in Afghanistan. Afghanistan’s geologic setting indicates significant natural resource potential, and though important … Continue reading

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