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Decaying field huts, open pits of trash and oil-slicked beaches mar King George Island, a logistical hub for Antarctic research
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Aiming to catch a few trout for dinner, the author decides to try his luck at one of the region's many "sport fishing" sites
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They have recently been the subject of a lot of scrutiny, but the American military first began developing similar aerial vehicles during World War I
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A future America, populated by horse-faced, spindly giants with big feet
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The 147-foot-wide rock will pass a scant 17,200 miles from Earth's surface, under the orbits of some telecom satellites
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For centuries, the day's revelry has featured the liberated feeling of hiding in plain view
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Check out scenes from the new comic "Darwin: A Graphic Biography" by Eugene Byrne and Simon Gurr
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Dominic Episcopo's red and raw images capture the spirit of Americana.
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Airing February 11, the Smithsonian Channel documentary tells the story of the lunch counter sit-in that helped to change the country
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Just being inside all the time might be creating a population full of nearsighted people
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This week, hear from a panel of sustainability rock stars, see a documentary on China's presence in Africa and watch a Black History Month celebration
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A stunning look at starfish reveal beautiful patterns--but what exactly are those wormy structures, bald patches, and spiky maces?
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As drones become common as tools of the military and intelligence agencies, how are architects and designers responding?
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Predicted increases in torrential rain and severe drought will force birds in Asia to relocate in search of food and viable habitat, a new study finds
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The pyramids hail back to the days of the kingdom of Kush, which occurred around 2,000 years ago
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What happens in the year 2063 stays in the year 2063
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The debate over drones stirs up questions about whether robots can learn ethical behavior. Will they be able to make moral decisions?
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The panel talk on the controversial practice spilled over in the Twittersphere as people talked about the history of racist mascots and what can be done
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British artist Luke Jerram's handblown glass sculptures show the visual complexity and delicacy of E. coli, swine flu, malaria and other killing agents
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Wisdom the 62 year-old albatross just hatched what is thought to be her 30 to 35th chick
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