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Vivid Symmetrical Shapes of Algae Revealed in Stunning PhotoThe stunning symmetrical shapes of fresh water algae are revealed in award-winning composite image.
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Scientists Study Mighty and Mysterious Protein MitoNEETScientists study the protein MitoNEET’s entwined arm movements, which could control the fate of potentially toxic payload.
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Cold Truth About Polar VortexThe dangerously cold air, called a polar vortex, has spread across the continent, breaking records and water pipes. But what happens when the temperature dips to a particular degree?
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Shapeshifting Northern Lights Dance Over Alaska in Amazing PhotosNight sky photographer LeRoy Zimmerman captured these amazing images of aurora borealis over Alaska. See how he captured the views near Fairbanks in early December.
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Cosmic Horsehead Dances with Flame Nebula in Amateur Astronomer's PhotoAmateur astronomer David Ellison captured this beautiful image of the Horsehead and Flame Nebulas from his backyard in Chatanooga, Tenn. See how he did it here.
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Burrowing Hitchhiker Breathes from Dwelling of Human FleshThe parasite known as the human botfly or Dermatobia hominis goes on a fascinating journey from larvae to adult.
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Insect Tangled Up in Blue in Amazing MicrophotographMicrophotographer snaps stunning image of an insect trapped in a spider web.
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Unique Talents of Galloping Dung Beetle Revealed (Photo)The fascinating South African dung beetle species is unique both for its galloping gait and for the way it collects dung.
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Brightly-Colored Sea Slug Returns to Southern California WatersScientists report the brightly-colored sea slug is making a comeback to Southern California waters.
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Computer Pioneer's Odd Anecdote 'Bug in the System' RememberedComputer Pioneer Grace Hopper is remembered as Computer Science Education Week kicks off around the globe.
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Odd-Looking Lizards More Diverse Than ThoughtNew study finds there’s more than one type of species of collared treerunner.
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Scientists Track Extremely Rare Coral Killer (Video)This video captures scientists studying a deadly disease humans could be passing on to an animal, a phenomenon known as "reverse zoonosis."
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Amazing Christmas Light Display Sets World Record
The Richard’s family of Canberra, Australia used 502,165 LED lights to create this Guinness World Record setting Christmas light installation.
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Vivid Violet Coral Decorates WoodlandsStunning coral is a widely-distributed species of fungus.
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'Insane' New Waterslide Aims at Breaking World Record (Photos)Adrenaline junkies, look no further: ‘Insane’ new waterslide plans to tower over the current world recordholder as the tallest waterslide on the planet.
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Amazing Crystal Formation Revealed in MicrophotographMicrophotographer captures a stunning image of a crystal formation.
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Zoo's Hope of Love Connection Soars with New Residentanimals -
Stunning Microphotograph Shows Ladybug's Prickly BootsA ladybird beetle’s spiked foreleg is revealed in this remarkable microphotograph.
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Amazing Image Reveals Micro Slip 'N SlidesTake a look at this amazing 400x-magnified image showing a microbiological water park created by the fascinating fungus Emericella nidulans.
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Science Behind Hot Air Balloon Buoyancy (Video)
Take a look at a stunning time-lapse sequence captured at the 41st annual International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Scientists Reveal Fascinating Look at E.coli Cell Division (Photo)Check out this fascinating image of E.coli disrupting cell division.
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Spider Traps Prey Using Amazing Ladder WebsScientists discovered an "odd-clawed" spider that traps its prey using a fascinating ladder-shaped web.
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Maine's Allagash River Serves Up Pancake Ice (Photo)This spectacular U.S. Geological Survey image shows “pancake ice”, thin slabs that form in polar seas when slush or grease ice (a thin, slick layer of ice) accumulates into floating ice pads.
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Dark-Field Microscopy Illuminates Marine Worm in Stunning PhotoDark-field microscopy was used to capture this amazing image of a marine worm, which took third place at Nikon’s 2013 Small World Photomicrography competition.
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