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Wildlife Crossing: A highway overpass for wildlife will be built in Colorado. The design will resemble a forest, complete with shrubs and meadows.
Brazil Deep Diving: Researchers are diving deep off the coast of Brazil to explore unique coral reefs. Follow their expedition on one team member's blog, or by searching #Abrolhos2011 on twitter. [Related: 'Sobering Sight' Spotted on Brazilian Sea Floor .]
Arctic Probe: An expedition to discover how Arctic sea ice melts will embark in early March.
"Gasland" Oscar Nod: The film "Gasland" spotlighted the perils of natural gas drilling. Now it's up for an Academy Award for best documentary.
Previously on Our Daily Planet: Mount McKinley Solo Climber and Sydney's New Baby Gorilla
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