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Hot Ash Tumbles Down Indonesian Volcano After Eruption; Number of Evacuees Spikes to Thousands

Jun 16, 2015 06:00 AM EDT

An active volcano in the Sumatra Island, Indonesia has sent thousands of villagers to evacuate from their homes after it continued to spew hot ash avalanches. Mount Sinabung erupted over the weekend and Indonesian authorities are closely monitoring its unstable condition. As of the moment, evacuees are moved to safer settlements located south of the volcano.

Why Elusive Magic Rabbit’s Fame Could Signal Its Extinction [PHOTOS]

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Jun 16, 2015 06:00 AM EDT

After photos and news reports about the Ili pika went viral earlier this year, China's magic rabbit is now facing threats of extinction. With factors including the desires of humans to have them as pets and climate change, experts feared that the population of these endagered animals are rapidly diminishing.

What Happens When Molecules Are Superchilled to Near Absolute Zero Temp?

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Jun 15, 2015 09:19 PM EDT

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers have managed to chill molecules to almost absolute zero temperature. The team found that the superchilled molecules still weren't as stable as everyday chemicals, but were only quite stable to not react with other molecules around them. They stick together for only 2.5 seconds before breaking up. And it is a long time when dealing with extreme conditions similar to the one in the experiment.

Endangered Amphibian Spared From Extinction in Jackson County

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Jun 15, 2015 06:00 AM EDT

Due to the depletion of their natural habitat, the population of the dusky gopher frogs are feared to go extinct. Fortunately, Mississippi Sandhill Crane Wildlife Refuge in Gautier established a program to help repopulate the critically endagered amphibians in their newly-found refuge in Jackson County.

Philae, First Spacecraft to Land A Comet, Finally Communicates with Earth

Philae Lander, First Spacecraft to Land A Comet, Finally Communicates with Earth

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Jun 15, 2015 06:00 AM EDT

After Philae's seven-month hibernation, the European Space Agency finally reestablished communication to the Rosetta's comet lander. The 85-second burst of communication was documented by the agency on Saturday night, while the next opportunity to communicate with the comet lander is expected on Sunday night.

Once-abundant Bunting Becoming Extinct As Chinese Demand for Its Flesh Soars

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Jun 15, 2015 06:00 AM EDT

A recent study showed that the once-abundant yellow-breasted buntings are about to go extinct because of the eating habits of the Chinese. According to the research published in the Conservation Biology journal on Tuesday, millions of these birds and other songbirds are still being hunted by humans for food, with most of them being sold in the black market.

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