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Monday, May 12, 2014

National Geographic- News Stories

  • A photo of a wasp named after Shakira.

    New Mummifying Wasps Found

    Twenty-four new species of parasitic wasp have been discovered in the cloud forests of Ecuador, a new study says.
    Monday
  • A photo of Nereus, a research submarine.

    Deep-Sea Vehicle Lost

    A robotic vehicle failed while exploring the second deepest trench in the world.
    Monday
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    Best Photo Yet of an Exoplanet

    While it may look like only a tiny smudge to the untrained eye, a freshly released image represents the best direct photograph ever snapped of a planet beyond our solar system.
    Monday
  • Photo of 3 young boys laughing and pointing at another young boy.

    Effects of Bullying Long-Lasting

    While bullied kids can have depression and anxiety in adulthood, the bullies may have less chronic stress.
    Monday

  • The hospital, which runs on solar power, can become very hot during the day. Many patients go outside to get fresh air and socialize.

    Hospital Under Fire in Sudan

    A U.S. doctor in the Nuba Mountains of Sudan describes how government attacks terrorized a hospital.
    Monday
  • A photo of a large asteroid hitting Earth 65 million years ago. The impact formed the Chicxulub crater.

    Impact Winter Blanketed Earth

    Ancient sediments reveal that a dinosaur-killing space impact caused a global winter lasting less than a century.
    Monday
  • The calving front of Thwaites Ice Shelf looking at the ice below the water's surface as seen from the NASA DC-8 on Oct. 16, 2012. Note how the water acts as a blue filter.

    Antarctica Glaciers Collapsing

    Scientists warn that West Antarctica glaciers are sliding into the ocean and adding to sea level rise.
    Monday
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    5 Sky Events This Week

    May's moon pays a visit, pointing to bright evening celestial landmarks this week while our planetary neighbors put on a parade for sky-watchers.

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