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San Diego Zoo vets announced Thursday that a giant panda cub born August 3rd at the zoo is a healthy girl.
All together now…awwww

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A Japanese researcher claims there are ruins of an ancient civilization under the Pacific Ocean. A mysterious underwater lost city called “Mu” has captivated the popular imagination for years.

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The well-preserved remains of a 10,000-year-old baby mammoth have been unearthed in the northern Siberian permafrost, a discovery scientists said could help in climate change studies.
Check out the video:

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With Independence Day upon us I found this interesting video to help explain how fireworks work.
How Stuff Works Video:

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A five foot tall penguin? They’ve shrunk over the 61 million years since these ones died in Peru.

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Originally only part of these birds were supposed to be destroyed and the other bits sold off. Investigations revealed flaws in the surplus system that could enable the valuable parts to get into the wrong hands.
This AP video is sped up so it looks like 2 mechanical dinosaurs eating an airplane.

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Reuters video:

Atlantis had a perfect liftoff on Friday but there are now concerns about the heat shield.
video:

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If you think you’ve got crime solving skilz worthy of CSI you might want to head to Chicago. A new exhibit at Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry sends the message that forensic science can be fun.
CBS News video:

A type of artificial blood has been created after five years of research. Scientists have combined a hollow, square-shaped molecule with iron to monomers that build together in a tree-like structure. The result is similar to natural haemoglobin in size and shape.
Reuters video: