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In Photos: The Arctic's Reindeer
See stunning images of the reindeer that call the dark, cold Arctic home.
In Photos: Nike Missile Sites Leave Footprints
Google Earth and air photos reveal the abandoned sites once dotted with read-to-launch Nike Ajax and Nike Hercules missiles.
Earthquake Hits off Japan's Coast
A strong earthquake of preliminary magnitude 7.3 struck off the coast of Japan today, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
In Photos: Amazing Human Ancestor Fossils from Dmanisi
A nearly complete skull found in Dmanisi, in the Republic of Georgia, has scientists suggesting the earliest, now-extinct human lineages may be one species, not several.
Photos: Amphibian 'Death Scene' and Other Fossils Up for Auction
A fossil containing the remains of a large, predatory amphibian choking on another creature is up for auction in October, along with various other amazing fossils, such as that of a ruminating hog.
In Photos: NASA's Global Hawk Hurricane Drones
NASA uses unmanned drones, called Global Hawks, to study how hurricanes form and intensify.
In Photos: Solar Impulse Touches Down in NYC
The solar-powered aircraft finished its historic cross-country flight with absolutely zero fuel, though it had to land early due to a ripped wing.
In Photos: Ancient Egyptian Skeletons Unearthed
The skeletons were wearing toe rings that may have been used for magical purposes, archaeologists say.
