2.5 Million People At High Risk After Myanmar Cyclone
The government of Myanmar reported Thursday that its cyclone relief efforts were proceeding rapidly, despite warnings by the international community that the region is facing disease and starvation of up to 2.5 million people left homeless by the devastating storm.What is the redOrbit Knowledge Network?
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Spacecraft Discovers Key Molecule On Venus
Venus Express has detected the molecule hydroxyl on another planet for the first time.
Venus Express has detected the molecule hydroxyl on another planet for the first time.
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Researchers Create Bite-Mark Database
Although the use of bite marks as evidence in criminal trials has been looked down upon by some forensic experts, researchers at Marquette University claim
Although the use of bite marks as evidence in criminal trials has been looked down upon by some forensic experts, researchers at Marquette University claim
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Heavy Drinking Has Dangerous Effects on Heart
A recent study found that heavy drinking resulted in an increased risk of having heart attacks and strokes in men and women.
A recent study found that heavy drinking resulted in an increased risk of having heart attacks and strokes in men and women.
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Manu Ginobili, Tim Duncan Lead Spurs to 99-80 Game 6 Victory
Must-win situations are not a familiar place for the San Antonio Spurs. They survived one Thursday night, earning the chance to play in another.
Must-win situations are not a familiar place for the San Antonio Spurs. They survived one Thursday night, earning the chance to play in another.
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'Myst' Might Hit the Silver Screen
Two Midwest fans have persuaded Spokane's Cyan Worlds to help them develop a movie based on the legendary world of "Myst" characters and legends.
Two Midwest fans have persuaded Spokane's Cyan Worlds to help them develop a movie based on the legendary world of "Myst" characters and legends.
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Teens Accused of Smoking Pot in Corpse's Head
The Kingwood teenager's story of decapitating a corpse and using the head to smoke marijuana was so outlandish that at first Houston Police Department
The Kingwood teenager's story of decapitating a corpse and using the head to smoke marijuana was so outlandish that at first Houston Police Department
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Phobos, one of the moons of Mars, is so close to its parent planet that it could not be seen by an observer standing at either of Mars poles. Phobos make three complete orbits around Mars every day.Word of the Day
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