Saturday, October 20, 2012

Science News

No life found in Antarctica's buried Lake Vostok

A first analysis of ice pulled from the largest body of water buried beneath Antarctica has yielded nothing but pristine water. Read more
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What Makes Earth So Perfect for Life?

There are a few key ingredients that scientists often agree are needed for life to exist — but much debate remains as to what limits there actually might be on life. Read more
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Old Dams Hold a Toxic Legacy

Tens of thousands of old dams in the eastern U.S. no longer power machinery, but they still hold a toxic legacy. Read more
Old Dams Hold a Toxic Legacy

Sea Monster 'Predator X' Gets Official Name

It's official: A giant, marine reptile that roamed the seas roughly 150 million years ago is a newly named species. Read more
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Could you build a city in an underground cave?

Are there any caves on Earth that are large enough to actually contain a real, functional city? Read more
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