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November 21, 2009 In Focus Today
In Focus Today
New fossils reveal a world full of crocodiles
(2009-11-19)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New fossils unearthed in what is now the Sahara desert reveal a once-swampy world divided up among a half-dozen species of unusual and perhaps intelligent crocodiles, researchers reported on Thursday.
Infrared telescope to detect dim, dusty objects
(2009-11-17)
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - NASA plans next month to launch a space telescope that will scan the heavens for the infrared glow of celestial objects never seen because they are too dim, dusty or distant, scientists said on Tuesday.
Pakistan seizes main Taliban bases
(2009-11-17)
SARAROGHA, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistani forces have captured most main Taliban bases in their offensive in South Waziristan and will soon fan out into the rugged countryside to hunt for militants there, commanders said on Tuesday.
Fishing body agrees to cut in Atlantic tuna quota
(2009-11-15)
RECIFE, Brazil (Reuters) - Fishing nations agreed on Sunday to cut by about a third the quota for Atlantic bluefin tuna, a giant fish prized by sushi lovers, numbers of which have been decimated by commercial catches.
South African find gives clue to dinosaur evolution
(2009-11-11)
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - A huge dinosaur discovered in South Africa is a previously unknown species that sheds light on the evolution of the largest creatures ever to walk the earth, a scientist said Wednesday.
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