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Russia Lake Syamozero: Children die after storm catches boating group
At least 11 children and an adult died when a storm caught a boating party on Lake Syamozero in northern Russia's Karelia region. Ten children on holiday from Moscow were killed, according to the mayor of the Russian capital, Sergei Sobyanin, quoting preliminary information. Of the group of 51, at least 36 are safe,...
The lake that reveals humanity’s birth
Our ancient human ancestors were an elusive lot. Their remains are literally thin on the ground, and even when fossils are unearthed it is rare for them to be complete. Sometimes they must be pieced together from dozens of fragments. That is why a staggering find in 1984 excited the entire field, and continues to do so...
‘This is a mini-Chernobyl’: LA County supervisor on California methane leak
The California gas company responsible for the storage site where methane has been leaking from a damaged well for over two months has promised action to stop the breach, while a Los Angeles County supervisor has branded the situation a “mini-Chernobyl.” Nearly 2,000 children have been reassigned to schools outside...