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  Oceans Facing Mass Extinctions
  By BestThinking

  A new study projects mass extinctions for the world's oceans due to a combination of harmful factors. According to The International Programme on the State of the Ocean's recent study, the oceans are at high risk of "entering a phase of extinction of marine species unprecedented in human...

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  How the Internet Affects Your Memory
  By BestThinking

  Scientists recently discovered a link between human memory and the use of internet search engines. They conducted a series of experiments that measured whether people would be likely to recall information if they knew they would be able to retrieve it later via the internet. The study...

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  Conflicts Between Humans and Wildlife
  By BestThinking

  As the summer heat approaches, flocks of people travel to the beach to bask in the sun and enjoy the salt water. Along with the thousands of people flailing in beach waters come numerous shark sightings and shark attacks. We, as humans, will find our ways to protect ourselves from these...

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  Is There a Place For Genetically Modified Animals In Your Future?
  By BestThinking

  Recently scientists in China developed a GM (Genetically Modified) cow that yields human breast milk. This has put the spotlight an ongoing debate over the appropriate place of GM organisms in society. Several animal species have already been genetically modified, and at least eleven have...

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  Predictions for the 2012 Wildfire Season
  By Kate Prengaman

  Last year wildfires engulfed almost 4 million acres across Texas alone, destroying thousands of homes and killing 10 people. Climatologists predict that the extreme drought that created highly flammable conditions will continue in 2012. Texas is not alone. Across the United States, more...

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  The Ongoing Debate of American Education
  By BestThinking

  With the upcoming 2012 Presidential Election drawing closer, candidates are sure to address the U.S. education system. As students in the United States continue to lag behind countries such as India and China in math and science, the issue of American education remains an unsolved problem....

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  The Third Party Problem
  By Carrie Kirby

  Come election time, my husband and I often find ourselves on opposite sides of the voting booth. It's not that our political beliefs differ much -- we're both liberals. The difference is that he believes in voting for the candidate who most closely matches his personal beliefs, which often...

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  Is Sunscreen Safe?
  By BestThinking

  It is well-documented that unprotected exposure to the sun and UV rays can lead to skin cancer. With UV levels reaching all-time highs, it is important that people take preventative measures to protect themselves from UV exposure which can cause damage to their skin, as well as their eyes. ...

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  Acid in the Ocean
  By Harvey K Black

  Mention climate change and people’s thoughts typically turn to changes in the weather. We hear stories of extreme events such as tornadoes, hurricanes, mammoth snow and rain--storms linked to man-made climate change. Another eye-catcher is stories of sea-level rise, and the inundation of...

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