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CLIMATE CHANGE

Warmer world threatens "Happy Feet" penguins

Penguins. File Photo: EFE
Rising temperatures in coming decades would lead to less sea ice in the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica and fewer nesting sites and feeding grounds for penguins.

REPORT

Quarter of world's mammals at risk of extinction

The lynx is one of the mammals at risk of extinction. Photo: EFE
Among the mammals particularly in danger are primates. The report also notes unusually high threats to tapirs, hippos, bears, pigs and hogs.

INTERNET

China's version of Skype spies on users

China's version of Skype spies on users. Photo: EFE
Skype, with its promises of total security and privacy, has long been popular with Chinese looking to keep their conversations away from the prying eyes of government censors.

REPORT

Millions of people to die of lung cancer in China

Millions of people to die of lung cancer in China. Photo: EFE
In an article published in The Lancet, they predicted 65 million deaths from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and 18 million deaths from lung cancer between 2003 and 2033.

DISCOVERY

NASA's spacecraft suggests there was water on Mars

Mars, the red planet. File Photo: EFE
Scientists reported Monday that the minerals, carbon carbonate and sheet silicate don't usually form without the presence of liquid water.

SPACE WALK

China's three astronauts land safely back on Earth

China's three astronauts land safely back on Earth. Photo: EFE
Spacewalker Zhai Zhigang and two other astronauts on board the Shenzhou VII landed around 5:40 p.m (0940 GMT) on the steppes of northern Inner Mongolia region.
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SPACE WALK

Astronaut Zhai Zhigang first Chinese to walk in space

China's spacewalk. Photo: EFE
"I'm feeling quite well. I greet the Chinese people and the people of the world", Zhai said as he climbed out of the craft, his historic achievement carried live on state television.
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DUTCH ARE FARMING AHEAD

Algae, the fuel of the future?

Algae. Photo: EFE
Dutch farmers say algae could be the answer to the world's energy crisis. It might take years, but then it could go a long way toward easing the world's energy needs and responding to global warming.

DO THEY HAVE FEELINGS?

Bisexual fish in the Urdaibai estuary

Fishes. File Photo: EFE
Numerous chemical compounds in water influence the growth, behaviour, reproduction and the immune function of organisms, due to interference with the endocrine system.

DISCOVERY

Stonehenge, a center of healing?

Stonehenge. Photo: EFE
Two British archeologists said Stonehenge was a kind of primeval Lourdes. They also say they have dated the first stone monuments at the site to about 2,300 B.C.
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