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Climate Change Linked to Downfall of Ancient City of Angkor

Yet at the height of its power the city was eventually abandoned. The reasons for this mass exodus of nearly 750,000 people from the city remained a mystery to archeologists with many theories being proposed to explain the decline of Angkor. Now one team of researchers has suggested the citizens abandoned the city because of a prolonged drought and the state's inability to cope with climate change.

Kobe Bryant’s Woes: What Happens in a Wrist Injury?

With Kobe Bryant scoring only 16 points in their last encounter against Denver, the injection the team doctor game him to numb the pain did little to help him, and has got people wondering what really happens when an athlete injures his wrist.
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NOAA: Japan Tsunami Debris May Reach U.S. Shores

About 25 million tons of Japanese tsunami debris – boats, pieces of smashed buildings, appliances, and plastic, metal, and rubber objects of all shapes and sizes – may end in the U. S. shores, NOAA scientists said.

China’s 5-Year Space Program Shows Increased Momentum

By 2016, China could be a force to reckon with as far as space exploration is concerned. The country’s five year space program, which was revealed Thursday, includes the launching of space laboratories, manned spaceships and ship freighters, while making preparations for the construction of space stations.

Celebrity Beauty Marks: More Than Meets the Eyes?

What do Mandy Moore, Cindy Crawford, Eva Mendes, and Marilyn Monroe have in common? They all have beauty marks that have accompanied them to stardom. A beauty mark is what makes some celebrities and some people in day to day lives more memorable and more attractive. But is having a beauty mark a blessing or a curse?

FDA and CDC Investigates Cause of Cronobacter Infections Among Infants

The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with the state health departments, are continuing their investigation of the four cases of Cronobacter infection among infants in the states of Florida, Illinois, Missouri, and Oklahoma.

No New Endtimes Prediction From ‘Doomsday’ Minister

After two failed predictions on the end of the world, “doomsday” minister Harold Camping is “not predicting any new dates for the end of the world,” according to Family Radio spokesperson.

Is a European Supervolcano About to Erupt?

A massive volcano located in Germany is showing signs that it's ready to blow, at least according to a report from The Daily Mail. The Laacher See Volcano situated under a lake near Bonn could spew enough ash to cover all over Europe.

Increase in UFO Sightings this New Year

There's been a rash of reported UFO sightings in the days leading to New Years and even during the New Year's Eve celebrations with alien ships being spotted all over the world.

Anti-Cancer Vaccines Could Soon Become a Reality

For more than twenty years, researchers and doctors have been feverishly working at developing anti-cancer vaccines that use the body's own defenses to fight the disease. Soon patients can expect cancer treatments to include therapeutic vaccines aside from the traditional radiation and chemotherapy.

NSW Resident Accuses CSG Operator of Poisoning Trees

A resident of Narrabri accused Australian mining firm Santos of causing the death of trees at the Pilliga State Forest due to the coal seam water that leaked from a dam operated by the company.

World’s Largest Telescope’s To Begin Construction in 2012

Construction of the world’s largest telescope, the European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT), will finally push through with the approval of the funding for the project, according to the European Southern Observatory.

Three Easy Tips to Cut Back on Sugar This 2012

As the New Year starts to roll, people came out of 2011 with full bellies during the holidays and a New Year’s resolution in mind. Whether a person is just wary of getting their blood sugar too high, cutting back on sweets, or they made it their resolution to reduce sugary treats, everyone can benefit from cutting back on sugar as the new year kicks off.

Orica Resumes Kooragang Island Ammonia Plant

Australian chemical giant Orica (ASX: ORI) reopened on Tuesday its ammonia plant in Kooragang Island. The facility was shuttered in August after hexavalent chromium spilled on Hunter River and to more than 70 homes in Stockton.

Australian Fishermen Blame Queensland Harbour Dredging for Fish Kills

Australian fishermen are blaming the ongoing dredging at Queensland Harbour for the fish kills that have affected their livelihood. The dredging of 46 million tons of sediments at Gladstone Harbour is part of the $30-billion project to expand the port to accommodate more coal-seam gas export to Asia.

Solar Storm Expected to Worsen in 2012

NASA officials warned that Earth is likely to face more solar storms through 2012 and 2013 as the sun goes through an increasing state of activity.

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