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ÁSATRÚARFÉLAGIÐ: A NEW RELIGIOUS MOVEMENT IN ICELAND
Editor-in-Chief Omkar Mahajan explains how the ancient Norse religion is suddenly experiencing a revival in Iceland.
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THE BIZARRE AND DISTURBING TRIAL OF A LIBYAN WAR CRIMINAL
Senior Editor Omkar Mahajan explains the trial of Libyan military leader Abdullah Senussi and why it is so controversial.
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SCIENCE MATTERS: EVOLUTION OF EYESPOTS
This week, Science Matters takes a look at the evolutionary pressures behind the striking eyespots of butterflies and caterpillars. By Senior Editor David Dannecker
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SCIENCE MATTERS: CLOSE CALL (OR HOW 2004-BL86 ALMOST PAID EARTH A VISIT)
The flyby of 2004 BL86 on Monday provides the Science Matters blog an excellent chance to delve into the topic of asteroids. By Senior Editor David Dannecker
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SCIENCE MATTERS: FACT-CHECKING KEYSTONE XL
The Science Matters blog takes a closer look at the issues surrounding the proposed Keystone XL pipeline. By Senior Editor David Dannecker
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BLOG: FROM "FREE WILLY" TO "BLACKFISH": RECOGNIZING THE ORCA
"Blackfish" has recently sparked debate over SeaWorld's killer whales. With their own developed culture and incredible intelligence it is clear that killer whales are unfit for captivity, but how much hope is there for them in the future? By Samantha Booras, Senior Editor
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BLOG: VIOLENCE STRIKES KUNMING
An ongoing struggle for independence in Xinjiang Province crossed provincial borders in a gruesome terrorist attack last Saturday in Kunming. By Logan Ma, Senior Editor
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BLOG: CHAOS IN THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
Various news reports and human rights organizations have expressed concern over a possible genocide in the Central African Republic, but should we really be calling it that? By Marianne Zape, Senior Editor
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BLOG: THE EMACIATED ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM: THE GOP's DEATH
I'd give it 20 years to 30 years. By Nolan Weber, Senior Editor