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14 Jul 2011 14:43

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Offbeat: Long lost rainbow toad rediscovered in its old habitat

The rainbow toad, thought to have been extinct since the 1920s, has been rediscovered. A team of scientists found three of them in a tree in Borneo, and took the first pictures of the creatures that had been “extinct” for 90 years. source
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06 Jul 2011 15:21

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U.S.: Incredible footage of the climatic Phoenix dust storm

  • Adventures in time-lapse: Here we have some videos (credit to Mike Olbinski and Blaine Coury) of the colossal dust storms that touched down in Phoenix, Arizona on July 5th. As always, safety is crucial during extreme natural events. We’ll admit, though, it’s hard to watch this footage without feeling wonderment and stark awe towards the natural world. source
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01 Feb 2010 21:48

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Culture: “Avatar” singlehandedly brightens IMAX’s profit picture

  • $33
    million     the amount of money IMAX lost in 2008, one of a series of rough years due to its films mostly being nature documentaries
  • $150
    million     the amount of money “Avatar” has made on IMAX screens alone – they’re headed towards a big profit this year as a result source
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06 Jan 2009 08:38

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Offbeat: Go experience nature; you’ll feel better

A new study says that going outside clears your head and improves your brain. Go take a walk. source
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