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In Pictures: Famous beards
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Conservation helps endangered species
A new study published in the journal Science shows that conservation has helped 64 threatened species of mammals, birds, and amphibians. Biodiversity is still in big trouble, but at least humans have learned what works to save it.
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No, children, you cannot ALL be export economies
That kind of aggressive currency behavior simply will not be tolerated – you lose arts and crafts time for one week.
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Rwandan Education Ministry could cut all scholarships for university students
The Rwandan Education Ministry announced that it may cut scholarship funding for university and use that money for primary education, where it leads the region in enrollment.
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Could we use microbes to colonize Mars?
Bacteria helped make Earth habitable, so maybe it could work on Mars too. Just don't expect it to happen quickly.
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'Unusual' dinosaur offers glimpse of evolutionary quirk
'Balaur bondoc,' a new species of dinosaur discovered in Romania, is a close relative of Velociraptor, but developed several striking evolutionary differences because it lived on an island.
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China traffic jam enters Day 11. A tale of deceit and criminality?
China's traffic jam, which has lasted a full 10 days and is expected to last weeks, is being blamed on highway roadwork, compounded by minor accidents and a few breakdowns. But the real culprit? Coal.
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Most human dominoes? They're in China (video)
China, a country of many records, secured yet another world record. One small town is now registered by the Guinness Book as having hosted: The most human dominoes.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 07/19
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Taiwan welcomes China’s tourism boom. But Chinese tourists, not so much
China’s tourism to Taiwan, once banned, is now growing fast as bilateral ties improve. But with the influx of visitors comes a culture clash.
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Odd things happen when a heat wave hits China
With the heat wave in China have come unusual tidings: cars spontaneously bursting into flame, a plague of locusts, a boost for workers' rights.
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Global heat wave hits US, reignites climate change debate
Worldwide, the first five months of 2010 were the warmest on record. With the US now getting its share of a heat wave, how will it affect the public perception of climate change?
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International Space Station crew returns to Earth
After nearly six months aboard the ISS, a cosmonaut and two astronauts have touched down in Kazakhstan safely in a Russian Soyuz spacecraft.
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New Species of Raptor Dinosaur Found In China
The nearly-complete skeleton of the birdlike dinosaur was found in inner Mongolia
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Babies: movie review
'Babies' documentary takes four from around the world and follows their first steps.
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Watch out! The 'Babies' movie is here!
In the 'Babies' movie, four squealing, gurgling, and padding goobers invade the world.
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In Pictures: Babies around the world
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Tibet tour: Go to the heart of its Buddhist sacred art in a new Washington exhibition
'In the Realm of the Buddha' offers a rare glimpse into Tibet's sacred art and reveals a history largely lost.
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Country Driving
On the road in a changing China.
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Choi Hyun-mi, teen boxing champ, spurs fellow North Korean defectors to keep fighting
Choi Hyun-mi, who fled to South Korea as a girl and soon won a world boxing championship, has helped boost the morale of fellow North Korean defectors who continue to struggle in their adopted country.
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Vegetarianism takes (tender) root in meat-loving Mongolia
More Mongolians are going vegetarian as people seek healthier diets and restaurateurs seize the initiative. Vegetables remain unpopular, though; menus tend to feature traditional meat dishes made with soy.
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China: the world’s next great economic crash
Like Dubai at the beginning of last year, China is now reaching the peak of a bubble.
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Opinion: Mongolia: a democratic breakthrough?
Mongolia was once considered among the least likely of former communist nations to make a successful transition to democracy. But it now holds regular national elections and its economy is poised for growth.
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Difference Maker Saving cultural treasures in war-torn lands
Stuart Gibson circles the globe to help endangered museums undergo rebirth.
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Difference Maker People making a difference: Batdorj Gongor
In Mongolia, he shows former nomads how working together benefits everyone.
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