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Bionic eye becomes a reality

What was once science fiction, is now becoming a reality! Two blind patients were implanted with bionic eyes at Moorfields Hospital in London last week. They are among the 15 people worldwide who are part of a trial to test out the technique. If successful, the procedure will be available to other blind people....

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Bionic eye becomes a reality

This Swedish Tree is 9,500 years old

This ordinary-looking Spruce found in Sweden is the world's oldest tree. Scientists believe that it started growing just after end of the last ice age, more than 9.500 years ago. Prior to this scientists had believed that the oldest tree was between 4,000 to 5,000 years old....

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This Swedish Tree is 9,500 years old

A garden on the moon?

If these scientists are right, there will be marigolds growing on the moon by the year 2015, and after there may even be cabbages, tulips and other plants. The best part is they think it can be done without bringing nutrients and soil from Earth....

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A garden on the moon?

Countdown to Earth Day 2008

April 22, 2008 is Earth Day - an international day of observance of environmental issues. This day was first observed in North America on April 22,1970 to highlight environmental issues that the government seemed to be ignoring. Since then it has been adopted globally, with this year's event expected to be the biggest ever!...

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Countdown to Earth Day 2008

Baby with Two Faces Hailed as a Goddess

One month old Lali is already a very special child. Born with two faces, she has four sets of eyes, two noses and two mouths. In scientific terms her condition is called "craniofacial duplication". However, in rural India where she was born, she is a miracle - the reincarnation (re-birth) of a Hindu Goddess known as Durga....

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Baby with Two Faces Hailed as a Goddess