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Gustav headed for current that fuels big storms
(AP)
AP - The difference between a monster and a wimp for Gulf of Mexico hurricanes often comes down to a small patch of warm deep water that's easy to miss. It's called the Loop Current, and hurricane trackers say Gustav is headed right for it, reminiscent of Katrina.
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Arctic sea ice drops to 2nd lowest level on record
(AP)
 AP - More ominous signs Wednesday have scientists saying that a global warming "tipping point" in the Arctic seems to be happening before their eyes: Sea ice in the Arctic Ocean is at its second lowest level in about 30 years.
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Purdue reprimands fusion scientist for misconduct
(AP)
AP - Purdue University on Wednesday reprimanded a scientist who has been accused of falsifying claims he produced nuclear fusion in tabletop experiments.
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Fay leaves behind lots of water for Fla. lake
(AP)
 AP - Tropical Storm Fay brought some good news to the state's parched Everglades and its liquid heart, Lake Okeechobee — lots and lots of water.
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Hurricanes: Our 5 Worst Fears
(LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - On the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's devastating landfall in New Orleans, residents all along the U.S. coastline today cast a wary eye out to Tropical Storms Gustav and Hanna, both predicted to ramp up to hurricane strength and possibly strike the United States early next week.
The 2005 season - the busiest season on record - was an obvious wake-up call for emergency officials and coastal residents. Yet three years later, fears linger that history will repeat. ...
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A hurricane again, Gustav plows toward Caymans
(AP)
 AP - Gustav became a hurricane again on Friday as it plowed toward Cayman Islands resorts, the start of a buildup that could take it to the U.S. Gulf Coast as a fearsome Category-3 storm three years after Hurricane Katrina.
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Dnepr Rocket Launches Satellite Quintet into Orbit
(SPACE.com)
SPACE.com - PARIS - The
five-satellite RapidEye commercial Earth observation constellation launched
successfully on Friday aboard a silo-based Dnepr rocket from Russia's Baikonur
Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. All five satellites have sent signals and are healthy
in low Earth orbit, the satellite's owners and the prime contractor said.
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Baby panda feted in Japan dies after just three days
(AFP)
 AFP - A giant panda cub whose rare birth by artificial insemination led to rejoicing in Japan died on Friday after just three days, zoo officials said.
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Fossil of Ancient Pregnant Turtle Discovered
(LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - A turtle that toddled alongside the dinosaurs died just days before laying a clutch of eggs. Now, about 75 million years later, paleontologists are announcing their find of the fossilized mother-to-be and the eggs tucked inside her body.
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Palin views on oil, polar bears may be liabilities
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 AP - Democrats are probably cobbling together the campaign ad right now: "John McCain's running mate is for big oil and against the environment," a somber voice intones as cute baby polar bears scamper across the screen.
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Growing new ear hairs that can boost hearing: study
(AFP)
 AFP - Scientists have used gene therapy on mouse embryos to grow hair cells with the potential to reduce hearing loss in adult animals, according to a study released Wednesday.
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