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Plankton is the most prevalent life and food source in the ocean. Phytoplankton, which carries on photosynthesis near the ocean surface, serves as food for the zooplankton and fish. The microscopic plants that underpin all life in the oceans are likely to be destroyed by global warming. Scientists have... 

Any surfers like good waves but it is sometimes hard to catch the right one. Here are photos of beautiful waves and how-to to surf on waves the right way. How to catch a wave? As you feel the wave lift you and your board, paddle as hard as you can and lean your weight forward. The natural tendency is... 

A new species of iguana with unusual pink skin has been discovered by scientists on the island where Charles Darwin first developed his theory of evolution. The large lizard, which is at risk of extinction, has rose-coloured scales and only lives on one volcano in the Galapagos Islands. Darwin, whose... 

While persons with dissociative disorders, or multiple personalities, have been known to have as many as 100 personalities, they have not been known to morph into totally different creatures — except in the movies, of course . But one cephalopod, the Indo-Malayan octopus, totally transforms itself... 

One way of distracting yourself from the gloom and cold of February is to plan your vacation. I’ve got some ideas for an adventure you’ll remember for the rest of your life! Or maybe you can just enjoy them on the net. Warning: for some of these, you must be well-trained. For others, you’ll have... 

Many animals look clean and tidy although they seldom take a bath and some animals still look dirty even they always take a bath while others seem comfortable being nasty. It is their nature being dirty. 1. African Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) The large and nasty-looking African Buffalo is highly dangerous... 

In last two years in Tonga, one of the most peaceful countries in the world, called by Captain James Cook the friendly islands, turned up an uptight atmosphere. In November 2006 pro democratic rebels set on fire the business part of the capital city. Police and army managed to calm down the situation.... 

Most of us have simple demands when it comes to travel lodging– a bed, a bathroom, a TV and wi-fi.  There are others, however, whose demands far eclipse the simple convenience of your basic hotel room.  When the world’s most wealthy travelers take a vacation for their own, they are treated to suites... 

Since day one, at least day one of human existence, we’ve looked to the stars and beyond, and in them we’ve found faith, dreams, inspiration, direction, and love. From our scriptures to NASA and from the moon to Mars, we’ve searched for answers about ourselves and things far greater. Unfortunately,...