Leap Second Added to 2008, Tech Glitches to Come?
2008-12-31 00:00:00
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Just one second tacked on to the world's clocks in 2008 may create problems for systems dependent on time, such as navigation systems and stock exchanges.
BEST NEWS PHOTOS OF 2008: Editors' Picks
2008-12-31 00:00:00
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See the National Geographic Digital Media photo editors' favorite photos from National Geographic News's 2008 "Week in Photos" galleries.
Biggest Science Stories: Bloggers' Picks for 2008
2008-12-30 00:00:00
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National Geographic News asked six science bloggers to each choose the most important, most overlooked, and strangest stories of 2008.
VIDEO: White Trees Fill Capital
2008-12-30 00:00:00
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In the country of Georgia each new year, handcrafted, decorated trees sprout around the capital, Tbilisi, as emblems of prosperity and happiness.
Quake Swarm Hits Yellowstone; Something Bigger to Come?
2008-12-30 00:00:00
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The famous national park was jostled by more than 250 small, unusual earthquakes for a third straight day Monday, and scientists are watching closely to see whether severe volcanic activity is imminent.
VIDEO: The Year in Robots, 2008
2008-12-30 00:00:00
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Robots became more and more human-like in the past year, which saw the debuts of "emotional" robots, robot bartenders, robot swarms, and more.
Ancient Cheetah Fossil Points to Old World Roots?
2008-12-29 00:00:00
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The big cats originated in Africa or Asia, not North America as previously thought, according to a new study on a two-million-year-old skull.
VIDEO: Kayakers Escape Shark
2008-12-29 00:00:00
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Kayakers survive an encounter with a great white shark. Amateur video shows the shark circling the kayakers in the waters near Sydney, Australia.
VIDEO: Sahara Train Fights Sand
2008-12-29 00:00:00
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A one-of-a-kind train that runs through the African desert in Mauritania is uniquely adapted to extreme heat and blowing sand.
TOP TEN SPACE PHOTOS: Most Viewed of 2008
2008-12-23 00:00:00
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See National Geographic News's most popular astronomy photos of 2008, including stunning supernova remains, exoplanet firsts, and a rare celestial smiley face.