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How Asteroid 1950 DA Keeps It Together
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Social Sciences Suffer from Severe Publication Bias
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Why Orchestras Haven't Been Digitized
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Ancient DNA Could Return Passenger Pigeons to the Sky
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Obesity Is Now So Normal That Parents Can't See It in Their Kids
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The Serious Need for Play
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Iceland Volcano Alert At Red After Small Eruption, No Ash Detected
Iceland raised its alert warning level to maximum on Friday after what it called a small eruption in the Bardarbunga volcano system but said there was no sign of ash that could affect air travel in Europe. In 2010, an ash cloud from the Eyjafjallajokull volcano, in a different region of Iceland, closed much of Europe's air space for six days. -
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China To Offer Tax Breaks On Electric Cars, Mostly To Local Brands
China announced on Friday additional policy support for electric car purchases, offering tax breaks predominantly for cars made by Chinese automakers. The list of tax breaks, posted on the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, also included a model produced by the joint venture between Nissan Motor Co Ltd and Dongfeng Motor Group Co Ltd. -
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Earthquake Strikes Southern Greece, Felt In Athens
A strong earthquake shook southern Greece on Friday and was felt as far as Athens but there were no immediate reports of casualties or serious damage. The quake measured 5.7 in magnitude, according to the U.S. Geological Survey and struck at sea 80 miles south of the Greek capital. -
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Volcanic Eruption In Papua New Guinea Cuses Flight Diversions
A volcanic eruption in Papua New Guinea on Friday sent smoke and ash spewing high over the South Pacific island nation, leading some aircraft to alter their flight paths. Mount Tavurvur on East New Britain Island erupted hours before dawn, a bulletin from the Rabaul Volcanological Observatory said. -
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California Senate Approves Bill Requiring Oil Industry To Report Water Use
The California state Senate on Thursday unanimously approved a bill requiring oil companies to report how much water they use in their drilling operations and the water's source, a move that comes amid a severe statewide drought. Oil well operators used more than 80 billion gallons of water in California last year in “enhanced” oil recovery techniques such as steam injection and water flooding, which help bring heavier, thicker crude to the surface. -
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Catalina Island In California Suffers Damage From Hurricane Marie
Waves from a cyclone in the Pacific Ocean caused significant damage at picturesque Catalina Island in Southern California, demolishing piers, knocking boats from their stands and eroding a section of beach, officials said on Thursday. Tropical Storm Marie, a former hurricane that is in the Pacific about 900 miles southwest of Los Angeles, has sent large waves crashing along the Southern California coast since Tuesday, and conditions will persist on Friday, National Weather Service officials said. -
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Personal Drones: Are They a Public Hazard?
DIY drone enthusiasts speak out about safety
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