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Saving Le Hamster

French authorities are ramping up efforts to save Europe's last wild hamster

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This humpback whale isn't dead now, but one day it very well could be.
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Town Tries to Sell Dead Whale on eBay

Fears stench may become unbearable

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A new report says that up to 70 percent of the year may be considered
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A Big Day for Climate Change

White House, scientists release reports on challenges facing the U.S.

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You won't be lighting this up any time soon.
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Powerade Is No Longer Flame Resistant

Ingredient "BVO" a concern

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Sober Up for Cinco de Mayo

Alcohol and salt are health risk

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Cyclists inside the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York for the fifth annual Blessing of the Bicycles.
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Bikes Blessed at NYC Ride

City tour "prays for safety, fun"

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Young Blood Reverses Aging in Mice

Certain protein key to youth

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At Yosemite, Drones Give Rise to Moans

UAVs ruining park's natural beauty

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A team of shrimpers dredged up the second goblin shark ever seen in the Gulf of Mexico—perhaps also, after seeing that face, the contents of their stomachs.
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Reel Big Fish

Rare goblin shark found in Gulf

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New Caledonia calls theirs a
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New Protected Area Is World's Largest

Marine park 3x size of Germany

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Greenpeace paragliders descend upon the Gazprom oil tanker Mikhael Ulyanov, named for a popular Russian actor.
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Arctic Activists Strike Oil Interests

44 Greenpeace activists detained in Holland, released within hours

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The PEDv virus has already killed an estimated 10 percent—about seven million—of America's pigs according to the National Pork Producers Council.
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Pork Virus Eroding American Pork Credibility

France moving to ban U.S. imports

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Solar Bikini Charges Smartphones

Men's version will keep beer cold

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Tough Mudder manure feces illness
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New Tough Mudder Challenge: Don't Swallow Feces

Several competitors at a Tough Mudder in Nevada fell ill after the race. Subsequent investigations have found the reason why.

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Hey there, little guys (or girls).
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Tortoise Babies Begin Their Very Long Lives

At Australia's Taronga Western Plains Zoo

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Smart Umbrellas Study Rainfall

Revolutionize the way we study precipitation

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Portland's not-yet-urinated-in Reservoir 3.
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Portland Will Not Flush Pee-Tainted Reservoir

Water to be transferred to nearby park

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When barnacles latch onto the hull of a ship, they require the ship to burn as much as 40 percent more fuel.
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This Paint Could Change the World

Barnacle-deterrent to aid trade and the environment

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A Baltimore sinkhole took out a train tunnel, a road, and five cars yesterday afternoon.
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Maryland Sinkhole Puts Dent in Traffic

No fatalities or injuries reported

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No pileups here—a shot from the fourth stage of the 2007 Tour of the Gila.
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Massive Crash in Tour of the Gila

80 cyclists involved; dozens of injuries

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Topless Woman Dances with 12,000 Bees

Not her first bee blouse

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How long can you hold this position?
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16-Year-Old Sets Planking Record

While overcoming disease

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A protein in coral may be able to block HIV.
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Protein Found in Coral Might Stop HIV

Prevents virus from entering T cells

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Ozone Report Released Stateside

Officials rule around the globe, and it looks hazy

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Dead Whale Could Explode

Corpse washes up on small Newfoundland beach

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This little piggy may be capable of saving a human's life one day.
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Pigs: The Next Organ Donors?

Swine heart transplant in baboon shows positive signs

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Where to ride—or not—in Los Angeles.
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Strava's Amazing New Map

Plots millions of runs and rides from users

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Can taking a pill switch off hunger?
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A Pill to Turn Off Hunger

London researchers pinpoint 'satisfaction' molecule

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Tornadoes, like this supercell wreaking havoc upon the Great Plains, have left a severely high body count in their wake in the Southeast this week.
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How to Weather the Weather: Tornado Preparedness

Just how bad are these Southeastern tornadoes? See for yourself

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Holidog lets your pets take their cat naps in someone's home rather than a kennel.
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Airbnb Is Going to the Dogs

Holidog offers peer-to-peer pet services for kennel-wary owners

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Praying Mantis Tries 3-D Glasses

Unimpressed by virtual objects

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Boston Marathon bombing suspects Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. Dzhokhar is currently in federal prison on charges of using a weapon of mass destruction.
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Why Did Dzhokhar Bomb Boston?

New sibling research suggests power of Tamerlan's influence

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Paratarsotomus macropalpis leaves the cheetah completely in the dust.
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A Dyna-Mite Runner

Rarely studied species takes the prize for fastest land animal

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Rio is far from ready for the 2016 Olympics.
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Rio Olympics Probably Doomed

IOC vice president concerned for 2016

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Man Runs Sub-5 Beer Mile

Canadian James Nielson drinks 4 beers, runs 4 laps in 4:57

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Devastating tornados in south-central US
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Fatal Tornados Tear Through Central, Southern U.S.

Death count at 17 Monday morning

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Human Cartilage Grown on a Chip

Might save your knees and fingers

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Watering your lawn on prohibited days in Sacramento could result in a fine.
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California's Water Waste Crackdown

Street patrols enforce new conservation policies

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A 115-year-old woman's genetic mutations hint at longevity.
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Clues to Everlasting Life

Supercentenarian's genetic mutations hint at longevity

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Ooho in action.
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Can an Edible Water Bottle Save the Planet?

London research team unveils new creation

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It remains unclear whether the dolphins were trying to protect the swimmer or just wanted to join in the fun.
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Man Saved by Dolphins While Saving Dolphins

Pod protected swimmer from great white shark

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This poodle is very disappointed.
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Owner Abandons Poodles at LAX Over Shipping Fees

Didn't want to pay to take them home

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Live Longer with Raw Fish, Green Tea

New study finds Japanese women hold the secret to staying alive

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Vine Is Master of Disguise

Newly discovered plant mimics everything

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Green Chili Sriracha Released

We're stoked

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Which States Have the Most Pride?

The western ones, duh

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A 12-Step Approach for Big Agriculture

To reduce carbon footprint, solve hunger crisis

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Agave, a hearty plant that grows well in the desert, is also used to make tequila.
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Solar Energy, Tequila Plant Combo

Could be a win-win for solar energy and your Friday night buzz

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Wranglers are struggling to keep up with passenger weight requirements.
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Fat Tourists Mean Bigger Horses

Popularity of heavy draft horses on the rise

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Like most everything, San Franciscan regularly recycle bikes—just without owners' permissions.
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San Francisco's Bait Bike Campaign

GPS locators to take thieves from handlebars to behind bars

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World-Record BASE Jump in Dubai

2,700 feet off world's tallest building

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NASA Chief Outlines Path to Mars

"Stepping-stone approach" will put astronauts on the planet in 2030s

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Mount Everest has been closed for the 2014 season
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Expeditions Cancel Everest Climb

A few teams may still carry on

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What Does the Whale Say?

Quack, quack, quack, quack

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PETA Plans Turkey Memorial in Iowa

For 500 dead birds

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Rescue Chopper Spots SOS

Picks up stranded snorkelers

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Osprey Nest Torn Down in Maryland

Blocking a traffic camera

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As of today, you can see Earth digitally in four dimensions.
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Google Maps Feature Time Lapses

Now your Street View photobombs will never disappear

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Asteroids Caused Nuclear-Scale Explosions

Some more powerful than an atom bomb

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New App Is Soundtrack to the Earth

Citizen scientists record away

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Detroit Airport Unveils Dog Bathrooms

Designed for service animals

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Photo Sale Will Benefit Sherpas

Iconic images go for $100

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Skin Cancer news OutsideOnline tanning south east
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Skin Cancer Doubles in Southeast UK

Holiday tans to blame

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Tour de France winner Alberto Contador of Spain, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, center, rides with Astana sports directors Johan Bruyneel of Belgium, right, and Dirk Demol of Belgium, after winning his second Tour de France cycling race, on the Champs Elysees avenue after the 21st stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 164 kilometers (101.9 miles) with start in Montereau-Fault-Yonne and finish in Paris, France, Sunday July 26, 2009. (AP Photo/Bas Czerwinski)
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Armstrong's Manager Banned 10 Years

For involvement in the doping conspiracy

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A plan to introduce powdered alcohol into U.S. markets might be going up in smoke.
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Trouble Brewing for Powdered Alcohol

Palcohol approved, unapproved within two weeks

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New York City Workday Starts Latest

Of all American cities

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These shoes are made completely from trash found on U.K. beaches.
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These Shoes Are Garbage!

Cool Brit kicks made from trash

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Tough Mudder Sued

Sengupta family claims wrongful death

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Oscar Mayer's Wienermobile
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Cheese-Tainted Hot Dogs Recalled

96,000 pounds were compromised

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Traveling from San Jose to Honolulu in a wheel well is just plane stupid.
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Stowaway Teen Survives 5-Hour Flight

Reached 38,000 feet

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Become a Superhero

And occupy Comic Con

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Time to Leave the Grid?

Solar now makes sense

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Keflezighi on his way to winning the 2010 New York City Marathon
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Meb Wins Boston Marathon

With a time of 2:08:37, first American winner since 1983

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Everest's north face, as seen from Base Camp in Tibet.
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Everest Season Shutting Down?

Teams discuss cancelling climb

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Bill McKibben, Author, Environmentalist and Founder of the climate grassrootsmovement 350.org.
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Gnat Named After Bill McKibben

Author is "truly honored"

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The World Wildlife Fund hopes you'll be able to see these animals in real life for a long time, not just in pictures.
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WWF Starts #LastSelfie Campaign

Wildlife advocacy gets Snapchat treatment

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Will Sriracha Leave California?

Nearby states begging for hot sauce

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High Altitude Lowers Risk of Obesity

Time to move to Boulder

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40301102. Cancún.- La ultra maratonista, Norma Bastidas inició un recorrido de 5 mil 690 kilómetros entre Cancún y Washington D.C., con el objetivo de hacer conciencia sobre la trata de personas a nivel mundial. NOTIMEX/FOTO/FRANCISCO GÁLVEZ/FRE/HUM/
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Woman Attempts Longest Triathlon

A 3,762-mile multisport epic

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Didn't qualify for Boston? No worries, you can still run the race from the comfort of your own home.
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Run Boston from Your Treadmill

Virtual Runner making a splash

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