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Glowing Sea Beasts: Photos Shed Light on Bioluminescence - A new report reviews why, for sea species, bioluminescence can be a very healthy glow—and how so many creatures evolved it in so many ways.




Mystery Space Object May Be Ejected Black Hole - A superbright object in a galaxy far, far away could be a supermassive black hole that got ejected from its home galaxy's center, scientists say.




Mother's Day Mayhem: "Worst" Animal Moms? - Meet the animal world's "worst" mothers—and find out why their tough parenting may not be so awful after all.




Nature Fighting Back Against Gulf Oil Spill - Evaporation, dilution, and oil-hungry bacteria are already combatting the Gulf slick, experts say.




"City of Gonads" Jellyfish Discovered - Unlike every other known jelly, Csiromedusa medeopolis—the new underwater wonder from down under—keeps the family jewels on display.




Hand Washing Wipes Away Regrets? - The simple act of washing your hands seems to get rid of the need to justify a tough choice, researchers say.




Underground "Fossil Water" Running Out - Water-strapped countries are tapping ancient underground aquifers to stay afloat. But so-called paleowater won't last forever, experts warn.




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Gulf Oil Spill Pictures: Ten Animals at Risk - The Gulf of Mexico oil spill is poised to do widespread damage to coastal wildlife, from pelicans on the shore to dolphins at sea.




Neanderthals, Humans Interbred—First Solid DNA Evidence - Turns out most of us have a little Neanderthal in us, according to the first solid DNA evidence for Neanderthal-human interspecies sex.




Why Deep-Sea Creatures Glow - Most of the animals in the deep sea naturally emit light known as bioluminescence, a trait that presents many mysteries to scientists. Video.




Colorado Seeks a Renewable Energy Peak - Colorado this spring adopted one of the most ambitious renewable energy goals in the country, bolstered by a unique mix of geography and politics that might be difficult to replicate.



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Whatever Happened to the Ozone Hole? - Twenty-five years later, the lingering "hole" over Antarctica is close to closing—but that may not be entirely a good thing.




Hurricane Could Push Spilled Gulf Oil Into New Orleans - With predictions for a feisty 2010 hurricane season, experts fear that a major storm could carry oil from the Gulf spill into downtown.




Cinco de Mayo History: From Bloodshed to Beer Fest - U.S. partygoers may be surprised to learn that Cinco de Mayo history is less about margaritas than military conflict.




Photos: Huge Containment "Domes" for Gulf Oil Spill - Designed to be dropped onto the Gulf of Mexico's seafloor oil leaks, three building-size oil-containment chambers are nearing completion.