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Uh-Oh! The Moon Just Added Another Large Crater To Its Pockmarked Surface

By Meera Dolasia on May 23, 2013

Given that the moon already has a pockmarked surface, one would think that an additional crater would not really be cause for much excitement - But as it turns out, this latest one is, because according to scientists it is the biggest explosion observed on the lunar surface since 2005 - One so large, that the bright flash of light that resulted from the impact, could have been observed from earth without a telescope, had a stargazer been looking up at that precise moment.

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The Deceptively Frail Seahorse Provides Inspiration For Robotic Armor Designs

By Meera Dolasia on May 19, 2013

With their beautiful colors, upright swimming abilities and curled up tails, seahorses are magical creatures. Now it turns out, that these seemingly fragile fish are tough enough to weather impact that would destroy most living creatures - So much so, that researchers are planning to mimic their body structure to solve a problem that has been eluding them for many years.

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Record High Readings Of Carbon Dioxide Raise Concern

By Meera Dolasia on May 18, 2013

On Thursday, May 9th, 2013, Federal scientists overseeing the oldest greenhouse gas monitoring system situated in Hawaii, reported that worldwide levels of carbon dioxide, the chief culprit behind global warming had reached 400 parts per million, a milestone never been encountered by humans before.

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Kenyan Company Transforms Old Flip Flops And Sandals Into Works Of Art

By Meera Dolasia on May 17, 2013

While experts are still debating over how to clean up the increasing plastic debris in our oceans, one woman is doing something about it - Recycling flip flops and other used sandals that wash up along the shores of Kenya and turning them into colorful works of art.

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Peddler's Creamery Uses Human Power To Churn Out Delicious Ice Cream

By Meera Dolasia on May 12, 2013

There are thousands of artisanal ice cream shops that churn out delicious organic frozen treats everywhere. So what makes Los Angeles based Peddler's Creamery so special? They do it the 'green' way, by making the frozen treat, using human pedaled power!

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Plants 'Thrive' Next To Friendly Neighbors And Trees 'Gasp' For Water? Interesting!

By Meera Dolasia on May 9, 2013

The fact that plants do not live a passive life has been known for sometime now. In 2012, a team of researchers led by Professor Nick Smirnoff from The University of Exeter, was able to visually prove that they communicate with each other and now two totally separate research studies reveal that these silent communicators may actually be 'talking' to each other and us!

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Hate Doing Laundry? You Are Going To Love This Shirt!

By Meera Dolasia on May 3, 2013

Given that most of the work is done by machines, doing laundry is relatively effortless. Yet, most people hate the chore with a passion, which is probably why this new shirt unveiled by American apparel company, Wool & Prince, is generating so much interest.

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Even Saturn Gets Hit By Hurricanes!

By Meera Dolasia on May 2, 2013

Here's some news that may make those of you dreading the upcoming hurricane season, feel a tad better - Even Saturn gets hit with them! Except in the case of the ringed-planet, they are much bigger, more powerful and last indefinitely.

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Humpback Whales Share New Hunting Techniques

By Meera Dolasia on April 28, 2013

It is a well-documented fact that humpback whales gather their prey by creating 'bubble nets'- that is, blow bubbles underwater to confuse shoals of fish and cause them to herd together, giving the whales a perfect opportunity to devour them in one gulp.

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