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200 Dead Cows in Wisconsin: 3 Facts About Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis

Jan 18, 2011 - 8:59 PM |AOL News Surge Desk

The latest mass die-off of wildlife has some talking about biblical prophecy, but scientists say that infectious bovine rhinotracheitis is more likely the cause of death for 200 Wisconsin cows.

California 'Superstorm': Imminent Threat or Weather Paranoia?

Jan 18, 2011 - 5:32 PM |AOL News Surge Desk

Is a "superstorm" about to hit California with 40 days of flooding, or has hype drowned out the truth? Surge Desk explains.

Five Facts About Salvia, Hallucinogen Loughner Reportedly Used

Jan 18, 2011 - 2:50 PM |AOL News

Xinhua / ZUMAPress.com

Arizona shooting suspect Jared Loughner reportedly used Salvia divinorum, a hallucinogenic herb that's becoming increasingly popular.

Can Woolly Mammoth Be Cloned From Frozen DNA?

Jan 18, 2011 - 10:25 AM |AOL News

Wikipedia

Researchers believe that within five years they can inject cells into a female elephant's egg to reproduce the Ice Age mammal.

Is a 'Superstorm' the Next 'Big One' for California?

Jan 17, 2011 - 5:00 PM |AOL News

State residents have long worried about the impact of a giant earthquake. But scientists say other extreme weather could be just as damaging.

Why Did Neanderthals Have Such Big Noses?

Jan 17, 2011 - 3:40 PM |AOL News

Martin Meissner, AP

New research casts doubt on whether the massive snouts helped man's closest relative survive the frigid weather.

NASA: Astronaut Hurt in Bicycle Accident

Jan 16, 2011 - 1:12 PM |AP

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA officials say an astronaut who had been slated for a spacewalk on the upcoming shuttle mission has been hurt in a bicycle accident. The space agency said in a release ...