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Burma could have had a 72 hr warning about devastating cyclone

Washington, May 8 : An analysis by Australian researchers has revealed that Burmese authorities could have had as much as 72 hours notice of the devastating Cyclone Nargis, which is now estimated t

Global climate models have overstated warming in Antarctica

Global climate models have overstated warming in Antarctica

Movement of iron “snow” helps to maintain Mercury’s magnetic field

Washington, May 8 : New scientific evidence has suggested that the movement of iron “snow” helps to maintain Mercury’s magnetic field.

NASA spacecraft spots giant dust devils on Mars

NASA spacecraft spots giant dust devils on MarsLondon, May 8:

Despite decline, mercury contamination remains environmental hazard in US

Washington, May 7 : A recent study has shown that although mercury releases from products in the US declined dramatically between 1990 and 2005, they continue to be a significant source of environm

Magnets can help spacecraft to stick together

London, May 7 : Experiments at the MIT Space Systems Laboratory in the US have shown that magnets can help spacecraft to stick together.

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