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100-year-old scotch pulled from frozen crate
August 13, 2010 9:52 AM
A crate of Scotch whisky that was trapped in Antarctic ice for a century was finally opened Friday - but the heritage dram won't be tasted by whisky lovers because it's being preserved for its historic significance. The crate, recovered from the Antarctic hut of renowned explorer Sir Ernest... more » -
Scientists find new species in New Guinea
May 17, 2010 1:52 PM
Scientists are reporting the discovery of a host of new species, including a tiny frog nicknamed Pinocchio. An international team of researchers faced torrential rain, flooding and lots of mud as they conducted a biological survey in the Foja Mountains on the western side of the island of New... more » -
Lewis & Clark expert to lecture in Colorado
March 31, 2010 12:02 PM
On the eve of the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1803, President Jefferson had many questions he wanted answered--was there a water route to the Pacific Ocean? Did the Rocky Mountains form a solid barrier through the country? Prominent Library of Congress author and lecturer Ralph Ehrenberg will give... more » -
Cheyenne Mtn. Zoo crew in Panama
November 19, 2009 3:54 PM
A crew from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is in Panama, teaming with the Smithsonian and other organizations to save amphibians from possible extinction as they battle a fungus. The five-person expedition team includes Kevin and Jaime Kratt, Dr. Della Garelle, Bob Chastain and Dr. Mark Kombert. They go out... more »
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