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  1. Biological Moon Shot

    The first entries—with the basics for a mere 30,000 species—in the Web-based Encyclopedia of Life are scheduled for release in a matter of weeks.

    By Susan Milius
  2. Humans

    Letters from the February 2, 2008, issue of Science News

    Eye for an eagle The photo illustrating “Hatch a Thief” (SN: 12/15/07, p. 372) does not show a golden eagle. The bill of a golden eagle is black on the outer half and pale blue at the base, and the feathers on the back of its head are bright tawny. It could be a white-tailed […]

    By Science News
  3. Humans

    From the January 22, 1938, issue

    Lightning striking again and again, estimating the age of the oceans, and dangerous, youthful drivers.