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Saturday, March 28, 2015

Prehistoric lobster found in Burgess Shale fossil bed

TORONTO, March 28 (UPI) -- Researchers in Canada have unearthed an ancient marine creature they say is the common ancestor of a diverse range of modern species, including butterflies, spiders and lobsters. The prehistoric species, Yawunik kootenayi, was discovered in the Burgess Shale Formation,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, March 27, 2015

Amanda Knox 'relieved,' 'grateful' for Italy court's acquittal

ROME, March 27 (UPI) -- First convicted of murder, then acquitted, and then convicted again, Amanda Knox was again released from criminal culpability Friday -- this time for good -- in a sensational 2007 murder case that made headlines around the world. Italy's highest court issued its ruling late... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, March 26, 2015

Smog may be raising anxiety levels in cities around the world

BOSTON, March 25 (UPI) -- Air pollution has long been blamed for heightened rates of heart disease. Now, two new studies suggest smog levels are linked to inflated instances of stroke and anxiety. Previous research has shown long-term exposure to soot and smog to be associated with a higher risk of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Bus sculpture teeters on hotel roof in 'Italian Job' nod

HONG KONG, March 24 (UPI) -- A British sculptor had a realistic bus replica perched on the edge of a Hong Kong hotel's roof in a tribute to 1969 film The Italian Job. Richard Wilson's installation, titled "Hang On a Minute Lads, I've Got a Great Idea," based on the last line of the Michael... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, March 23, 2015

Air pollutants may bolster airborne allergens

DENVER, March 23 (UPI) -- New research suggests a pair of air pollutants linked with global warming may bolster the potency of airborne allergens. As higher temperatures become the norm, so might runny noses and itchy eyes. Researchers have previously theorized that climate change could heighten the... Sign in to see full entry.

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