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James Cameron’s 3-D camera won’t be going to Mars

NASA says time restraints prevented the agency from integrating the technology into Curiosity, the next rover to visit the red planet. [...]

NASA’s budget could get infusion from other U.S. departments

Congressional appropriators could tap other funding accounts to help cover the $1 billion shortfall in NASA’s $18.7 billion spending plan for 2012. [...]

The TSA: Keeping us safe from snow globe-wielding terrorists

We should all give thanks to the heroes at the Transportation Security Administration for keeping air travel free from snow globe attacks. [...]

Gorilla stronghold found, apes still in danger

Things are looking up for gorillas in Cameroon, according to a new count of the great apes. [...]

NASA computer servers vulnerable to attack

Servers associated with flight controls and ‘critical data’ were mentioned in the report for having particularly lax security. [...]

India cheers rising tiger numbers amid habitat concerns

India has seen almost 300 new tigers but the tigers have seen a loss of 8,000 square miles of habitats due to encroaching development plans. [...]

Tiger beetle uses wind power to roll like Sonic the Hedgehog

Tiger beetle larvae distort their bodies into the shape of a wheel and harness the wind to roll across the sand. [...]

Census reveals rare bright spot for endangered tigers

New numbers show that the population of big cats is on the rise in India, which is home to half the world’s tiger population. [...]

Forest and paper industry group announces new sustainability goals

As part of the goals, the organization says it will push to recover more recyclable paper from office buildings. [...]

Jindal’s fundraiser tied to BP oil spill cleanup

Raising campaign funds is a difficult balancing act for the Louisiana governor. [...]