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Abominable Snowman? Nope — study ties DNA samples from purported Yetis to Asian bears

The Yeti or Abominable Snowman — a mysterious, ape-like creature said to inhabit the high mountains of Asia — looms large in the mythology of Nepal and Tibet. Now, a new DNA study of purported Yeti samples from museums and … Continue reading

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Earth science: Rock samples indicate water is key ingredient for crust formation

By examining the cooling rate of rocks that formed more than 10 miles beneath the Earth’s surface, scientists have found that water probably penetrates deep into the crust and upper mantle at mid-ocean spreading zones, the places where new crust … Continue reading

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Rock samples from Western US teach how to hunt for life on Mars

Petrographic thin section made from core sample is shown. This 30 micron thin slice of rock allows a view of the types of features thought to be microbial. Here, the blue layers are an epoxy added in to see void-space … Continue reading

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Caracas authorities get 19 DNA samples from Missoni craft

(ANSA) – Caracas, November 8 – Prosecutors in Caracas said Friday they have retrieved 19 DNA samples from the remains of the crashed aircraft carrying Italian fashion designer Vittorio Missoni in January. Thirteen of the samples have already been identified, … Continue reading

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