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Primitive fish with 'butt fins' reveals evolution's quirky path
An evolutionarily unique "paired anal fin" suggests that evolution experimented with various wacky body plans, only some of which survived.
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Home of Abraham, Ur, unearthed by archaeologists in Iraq
Home of Abraham: A sprawling structure, thought to be about 4,000 years old, probably served as an administrative center for Ur, around the time Abraham would have lived there before leaving for Canaan, according to the Bible.
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'New affluent workers' and 'precariats'? Britain's classes get makeover
The largest-ever survey of social class by the BBC and two universities finds that there are still very rich and very poor – but much more going on in the middle.
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Reverse brain drain: 'African Lion' economies vs West’s fast track
One Kenyan – like tens of thousands of fellow Africans in a new reverse brain drain – leaves a career in a foreign country for a sunny future back home. Developing nations are experiencing a 'brain gain' as the global recession makes their best and brightest see opportunity in places they once fled.
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Tiny ancient critter hitched rides on insect wings
This discovery, based on fossils trapped in amber, suggest the descendants of these microscopic beasts might still hitchhike flights today to spread around the globe, scientists added.
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Rise of euroskeptic party in Britain rubs off on Cameron
David Cameron has played up his Britain-over-Europe credentials in the past few days, including at the Tories' annual conference, to stave off the rising euroskeptic UK Independence Party.
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British astronomer Bernard Lovell left 'immense' legacy (+video)
The pioneering British astronomer and physicists Bernard Lovell, who died Monday, created the only telescope in the West that could track Sputnik.
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Dinosaurs actually weren't that heavy, finds study (+video)
A comparison of dinosaur skeletons with those of living mammals suggests that the ancient reptiles were tens of tons lighter than previously believed.
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T. rex bite: Tyrannosaurus easily out-chomped alligators, but not ancient sharks
T. rex bite: The Tyrannosaurus rex had the strongest bite of any terrestrial animal to live on Earth. Now scientists have found that T. rex had a stronger bite than was previously understood.
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T. rex bite much worse than previously thought (+video)
The Tyrannosaurus rex had a very strong bite; probably stronger than any other land animal. The force of its jaw would have been similar to that of a medium sized- elephant sitting on you.
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Elusive particles could help to stem climate change
The particles are called Criegee intermediates, or Criegee biradicals, and are short-lived molecules that form in the Earth’s atmosphere when ozone reacts with alkenes.
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Scotland university fee plan riles the English
A Scottish government plan to charge UK students outside Scotland full tuition while providing a free education to Scotland-based students prompts accusations of inequality and discrimination.
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Five new technologies that will change the world (and win at Jeopardy!)
Five forms of new technology that can change the world: From the computer that beats humans on "Jeopardy!" to cellphone apps for African pick-and-hoe farmers, to satellites that spy on human rights abusers.
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Small is big: a cellphone chip that allows monthly battery charge
When small is big: Tinier chips demand less energy and could produce a cellphone that needs a battery charge only once a month.
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8.9 earthquake: Could Japan's nuclear reactors melt down?
8.9 earthquake: There have been no reports of radiation leaks from any of Japan's nuclear plants in the wake of the devastating earthquake. But two reactors are in danger of core melt, say experts.
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Islamist leader Rachid Ghannouchi returns to Tunisia. What's his next move?
Moderate Islamist leader Rachid Ghannouchi returned to Tunisia from exile Sunday, insisting that he's a democratic Islamist leader and that he will not run for office.
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'Wonder material' graphene wins scientists 2010 Nobel Prize in physics
Graphene, a super-strong, transparent form of carbon one atom thick, could be used in displays, solar panels, and lightweight composites. Two Russian-born scientists found a way to isolate it, winning the 2010 physics Nobel Prize.
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Konstantin Novoselov and Andre Geim get Nobel Prize for super-strong graphene
Nobel Prize winners Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov were recognized today for their work with one-atom thick carbon known as graphene. The Nobel Prize committee recognized their "playfulness."
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Renewable energy pioneer wins prestigious technology prize
Swiss scientist Michael Graetzel won the 2010 Millennium Technology Prize for his work on inexpensive solar cells for renewable energy projects.
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Matter vs. antimatter: particle accelerator experiment says matter wins
New results from a particle accelerator experiment suggest that matter does seem to win in the end.
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David Cameron wrests back (some) control in second UK debate
A hung parliament after May 6 elections looked more possible after the second UK debate on foreign policy and domestic issues. One snap poll named Conservative candidate David Cameron the winner, while another gave the nod to Liberal Democrat Nick Clegg. Prime Minister Brown struggled.
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On UK campaign trail, Labour MP battles appeal of far-right British National Party
On the UK campaign trail ahead of the May 6 general election, Labour MP Margaret Hodge is fighting a fierce challenge from Nick Griffin, the leader of the far-right British National Party who hopes to win the BNP's first-ever parliamentary seat. The challenge is a sign of the anti-incumbent fever sweeping the UK.
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British election: Nick Clegg wins UK's first presidential-style TV debates
Liberal Democrats' leader Nick Clegg bested Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Conservative Partly leader David Cameron in the first of three televised presidential-style debates ahead of the British election on May 6.
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Iran Green Movement promising big February protests
The opposition Green Movement in Iran is planning a series of large protests in early February, culminating in an attempt to co-opt a massive pro-regime march to commemorate the victory of the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
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In Pictures: Developments in robotics
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