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Lake Vostok: Russian scientists confirm triumph as drilling is successful in Antarctica

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After more than two decades of drilling in Antarctica, Russian scientists have confirmed that they reached the surface of a gigantic freshwater lake hidden under miles of ice for some 20 million years. 



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'We have raised 40 litres of water': Russian scientists confirm triumph at Antarctic lake isolated under miles of ice for millions of years

a shared story    1 hour 7 minutes ago
After more than two decades of drilling in Antarctica, Russian scientists have confirmed that they reached the surface of a gigantic freshwater lake hidden under miles of ice for some 20 million years. 



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'Cyborg' moth can be steered with electric neural probe - and could be used as a tiny spy

a shared story    2 hours 7 minutes ago
Researchers at MIT have successfully implanted a 'neural probe' into a fist-sized moth, and can 'steer' the moth using electrical signals just like a remote control car. 



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Green Blog: On Our Radar: A Subglacial Lake

a shared story    3 hours 7 minutes ago
Scientists say they have drilled down through ice and reached Lake Vostok, the largest of more than 280 lakes under the thick ice that covers most of the Antarctic continent. It has been sealed from light and air for millions of years. If evidence of life...(more) 



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How To Land On A Comet

a shared story    4 hours 7 minutes ago
Europe's Rosetta mission ultimate goal is to shadow Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko for 2 years and deploy its lander on to the icy nucleus. The science it will send back is set to deliver the most comprehensive look at these ancient space rocks.  

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NASA to Pick 2 Private Space Taxi Designs for Astronaut Flights

a shared story    5 hours 7 minutes ago
NASA hopes to have commercial operated flights to the International Space Station beginning around 2017.  



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Hidden Secrets of Majestic Nebula Revealed in New Photo

a shared story    6 hours 7 minutes ago
The Carina nebula is home to several of the brightest and most massive known stars.  



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Russian scientists reach lake under Antarctica

a shared story    7 hours 7 minutes ago
MOSCOW (AP) -- After more than two decades of drilling in Antarctica, Russian scientists have reached the surface of a gigantic freshwater lake hidden under miles of ice for some 20 million years - a lake that may hold life from the distant past and clues...(more) 



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NASA Chief Joins President Obama at White House Science Fair

a shared story    9 hours 7 minutes ago
NASA chief Charles Bolden and several other agency officials attended the White House Science Fair on Feb. 7.  



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'The oldest work of art ever': 42,000-year-old paintings of seals found in Spanish cave

a shared story    12 hours 7 minutes ago
The six paintings found in the Nerja Caves, 35miles east of Malaga, are at least 42,000 years old and are the only known artistic images created by Neanderthal man, scientists believe. 




There actually AREN'T that many fish in the sea: Rivers and lakes contain 80% of Earth's species - despite covering 2% of surface

a shared story    13 hours 7 minutes ago
Most fish alive today are descended from freshwater fish, even although life itself first appeared in the oceans - the discovery hints at previous mass extinctions long ago in Earth's history. 



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Bubble Curtains: Can They Dampen Offshore Energy Sound for Whales?

a shared story    17 hours 7 minutes ago
Oil and wind power companies are testing a novel technology-air bubbles-to shield marine mammals from the sound of their offshore operations. 



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