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In Pictures: Total solar eclipse in the Pacific
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Category 5 hype: Did nonstop coverage of hurricane Irene save lives?
Some media critics lashed out at what they saw as hysterical coverage of hurricane Irene in the media. But others say, when lives are at stake, hype isn't a bad thing.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 03/11
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In Pictures: Space Photos of the Day 07/28
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 07/12
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In Pictures: Total solar eclipse in the Pacific
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Total solar eclipse blots out sun, amazes skywatchers
Total solar eclipse provided the most dazzling views on Easter Island, where astronomers and thousands of tourists watched.
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Cool Astronomy
Solar eclipse: Only the rich will be able to view this one
Solar eclipse: The track of Sunday's solar eclipse will be almost entirely over the sea, with the exception of Easter Island. That means that only those with the money to travel to the exotic island will be able to see it.
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Solar eclipse Sunday can be seen only on Easter Island
Solar eclipse on Sunday will be visible only on Easter Island in the South Pacific.
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At deepest hydrothermal vent yet found, an 'awe-inspiring' view
Scientists have found a hydrothermal vent community three miles beneath the sea near the Cayman Islands. Other vents have led to the discovery of new and exotic creatures.
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In Pictures: Hydrothermal vents
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Does Antarctic shrimp (lyssianasid amphipod) mean extraterrestrial life?
The discovery of shrimp (lyssianasid amphipod) under the Antarctic ice could mean life is sustainable on other planets.
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Chile rocked by 8.8 magnitude earthquake; tsunami warnings issued
A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck south-central Chile early Saturday morning, killing at least 85 people, knocking down buildings, homes and hospitals, and triggering a tsunami.
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8.8 magnitude earthquake hits Chile -- tsunami warning issued
An 8.8 magnitude earthquake shook central Chile Saturday. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued a tsunami warning.
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Dogtown
The strange history of an abandoned colonial settlement-turned-wilderness.
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Garden art that rocks
Landscape designer Cevan Forristt uses old stonework to give character to his garden.
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