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Scientists find 'lost' Darwin fossils in gloomy corner of British Geological Survey

Using a flashlight to peer into drawers at the British Geological Survey, a paleontologist saw one of the first specimens he had picked up was labeled 'C. Darwin Esq.'
Solar flare wreaking havoc on Earth's radio communications

Solar flare: A massive blast of charged particles ejected from the sun Monday has triggered a geomagnetic storm that is disrupting radio communications.
Stonehenge skeleton: Ancient traveler died near the famous monument.

Stonehenge skeleton unearthed by British scientists appears to be the remains of a teenage boy who died around 1550 BC. Forensic anthropology reveals that he traveled from the Mediterranean — and he's not the only traveler from a distant land who found his way to the famous monument.
Boy with Amber Necklace skeleton, found near Stonehenge, hit the road to get there

Boy with Amber Necklace remains, discovered near the Stonehenge monument in Britain, are believed to have come several hundred miles from the south. Boy with Amber Necklace is thought to have been a teenager when he passed.
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Turkey earthquake kills 51; scientists say earthquake frequency not rising

The Turkey earthquake of magnitude-6.0 killed 51 people Monday, on the heels of deadly quakes in Taiwan, Chile, and Haiti. But scientists say earthquakes aren't becoming more frequent.
China's quake: Why did so many schools collapse?

Earthquake experts say the collapsed schools may be a sign of poor construction despite adequate building codes.
China moves quickly in quake zone

The country's deadliest quake in three decades hit central China Monday.