Wednesday, December 26, 2012

[Science] Injured whale found on New York beach

Injured whale found on New York beach
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/ailing-whale-washes-ashore-york-city-beach-18069597
An endangered finback whale washed up alive on the beach of Breezy Point, Queens. Marine biologists say the whale is injured and may not survive.

Nicaraguan farmers stay put despite volcano
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5h9GMdcpzIhLStyNW2bVqZXbQDJig?docId=CNG.381c527a72e09e4a19e378debfbd4cbb.61
CHINANDEGA, Nicaragua - Some 1,500 farmers living on the slopes of the San Cristobal volcano refused to leave, despite being ordered to evacuate as the volcano spewed gas, sand and ash.

Phew! Asteroid to miss Earth in 2040, NASA says
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/science/asteroid-no-more-a-threat-for-earth-in-2040-nasa/article4231758.ece
(CNN) -- On a day when global doomsday predictions failed to pan out, NASA had more good news for the Earth: An asteroid feared to be on a collision course with our planet no longer poses a threat.

UCSC biologist: Sea otters could help fight climate change
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_22264626/ucsc-biologist-sea-otters-could-help-fight-climate
SANTA CRUZ -- Wrapped in kelp with playful furry paws smashing abalone shells before their curious faces, sea otters really know how to pull our heartstrings.

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