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Image of the Day: Mars’ Ancient Water World

Latest images from the Mars Express of the Schiaparelli impact basin along the Mars equator has allowed ESA astronomers to interpret the dark sediments on the floor of the Schiaparelli basin as evidence for water -– Link : http://www.dailygalaxy.com/my_weblog/2010/12/ancient-water-worlds-of-mars.html added by: AngelAlina

Journey to the edge of the Universe

National Geographic presents the first accurate non-stop voyage from Earth to the edge of the Universe using a single, unbroken shot through the use of spectacular CGI (Computer-Generated Imagery) technology. Building on images taken from the Hubble telescope, Journey to the Edge of the Universe explores the science and history behind the distant celestial bodies in the solar system. added by: neham

National Geographic Picks Up TIFF Audience Favorite The First Grader

National Geographic has stepped into the Toronto movie-buying whirlwind , acquiring theatrical distribution rights to The First Grader , directed by Justin Chadwick ( The Other Boleyn Girl ). The film, which won runner-up for the audience award, tells the true story of an 84-year old former Mau Mau rebel in Kenya who fights to get the education he could never afford. The reaction to this one has been very positive. Word is that it’s even more sensitive and moving than Billy Madison . [ Deadline ]

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Dr. M. A. Sanjayan Looks Forward in Powering the Future

Image Credit: DCI Conservation is the main subject of focus for Dr. M. A. Sanjayan , who has co-hosted documentaries for the BBC featured in National Geographic TV , and has published a dense body of work in conservation genetics, conservation planning, wildlife corridors, wildlife sampling, conservation policy, and conservation measures. … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Zebra-Scented Collars On Cattle Prevent Sleeping Sickness – Impacts On Land Use Are Good & Bad

Tanzanian Zebra . Image credit: National Geographic, excerpted. Researchers at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology have developed a cattle collar which will be tested on Masai herds subject to the biting tsetse fly, and hence prone to catching sleeping sickness — “up to three million cattle die each year from the disease.” SciDevNet reports that there could be conservation benefits if the c… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Last Shot – Bird Bath

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Oh Snap: Nat Geo Honors King Henry VIII

National Geographic points out that King Henry the VIII was not only a violent monarch, but he was also pretty smelly. Dang! infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, Bryan Safi and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania/ or on Current TV. added by: jplunkett

Britney Spears’ Nipples Are Still Sad

I don’t think I’m ever going to figure out what’s wrong with Britney Spears ‘ nipples, here they are out getting a frappuccino looking oh so sad in a little purple tank top. What’s the matter sad little nipple? Life getting you down? Seriously, all kidding aside, what the hell is wrong with this chicks nipples? I’m no expert, but this sh#t just doesn’t look right, those things should be pointing straight out. These pictures remind me of “pulling the goalie” to my dad’s National Geographic magazines. Too much info?

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