Topic: Death Valley
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US heat wave: 5 places that make it look milder
What may be a record-setting summer in America is relatively routine in other parts of the world that experience months of weather like this – and not necessarily with air conditioning.
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In Pictures: National parks in winter
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day 09/13
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Death Valley used as stand-in for Martian landscape (+video)
A project scientist for NASA's huge Curiosity rover is leading a handful of journalists on a trip to Death Valley, whose geology and vistas resemble Mars in some places. The goal is to help reporters get a better idea of the science Curiosity will be doing when it touches down on the Red Planet on the night of Aug. 5.
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In Death Valley, ancient volcano gives scientists a surprise
The Ubehebe crater in Death Valley National Park is much younger than previously thought, and represents a more significant volcanic hazard than previously thought, according to a new study.
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Renewable energy projects delayed in squabble
Renewable energy projects in California are stalled because of a disagreement between Southern California Edison and federal agencies. Stall is keeping state's national parks and forests from using renewable energy
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Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse Vol. One: "Race to Death Valley"
The first book in a new series collects the epic comic strip adventures of Mickey Mouse – as an action hero?
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US heat wave: 5 places that make it look milder
What may be a record-setting summer in America is relatively routine in other parts of the world that experience months of weather like this – and not necessarily with air conditioning.
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In Pictures: National parks in winter
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34,000-year-old bacteria discovered...and it's still alive
34,000-year-old bacteria: The microbes were discovered in trapped inside tiny bubbles in salt crystals buried in Death Valley, in a state of suspended animation.
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day 09/13
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Man vs. Wild star Bear Grylls almost done in by a camera
Man vs. Wild adventurer Grylls has braved many of the world's dangers, but a camera on a sled gives him his closest call yet on a Canadian mountainside.
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Heat wave: a good time to be selling pool supplies and sunscreen
Like winter blizzards, a summer heat wave favors certain segments of the economy. When it feels like Death Valley in New Jersey, air conditioners, kiddie pools, and fitness drinks sell like crazy.
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Tax VOX
The homebuyers credit: Is it better to laugh or cry?
Now that new home sales have plunged to historic lows, the $8,000 homebuyers tax credit is seen by some as a misguided use of taxpayer funds.
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Supreme Court takes up case of cross on federal land
A white cross has stood in the Mojave National Preserve since 1934. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will look at issues related to the First Amendment's separation of church and state.
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A home garden can be a tough row to hoe
An amateur gardener looks at the humorous side of growing vegetables.
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Wildlife that can take the heat
Special features allow the animals of Death Valley to thrive in the hot, dry desert.
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Bid to allow guns in national parks
The Interior Department considers a proposal to lift a 25-year ban on concealed weapons in national parks.
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Armed to kill in national parks?
A rule that would allow visitors to carry loaded guns in US parks should be shot down.
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Xeriscaping: good for nature – and gardeners
The water-saving gardening technique is friendly to the environment and 'lazy gardeners' alike.
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