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Photo: 4 feet of hail falls on West Texas

A photo of chest-deep hail is generating plenty of skepticism online, but according to weather experts and local witnesses, it’s all too real. [...]

MNN’s week in review: Discovering remote places, oil spill solutions and more

While ‘America Revealed’ with Yul Kwon explores how typical systems work, we also explain new oil cleanup technology and Titanic history. [...]

MNN’s week in review: Discovering remote places, oil spill solutions and more

While ‘America Revealed’ with Yul Kwon explores how typical systems work, we also explain new oil cleanup technology and Titanic history. [...]

U.S. grabs lead over China in clean energy race

The U.S. regained its lead in the clean energy race, investing $48 billion last year to surpass China, which held the top-spending spot since 2009. [...]

Humane Society accuses Pennsylvania egg factory of animal cruelty

Undercover video reportedly taken at Kreider Farms shows unsanitary conditions. [...]

5 died in massive Indonesian quake

Minimal damage was caused by the quake because government regulations ensured buildings have better resistance to earthquakes. [...]

Biggest environment satellite goes silent

Envisat remains in stable orbit, and the European Space Agency has assembled a ‘recovery team’ in an effort to get the satellite working again. [...]

Ex-astronauts, employees tell NASA to steer clear of global warming

The letter avoids explaining its signatories reasons for doubting climate change science, instead wanting NASA to avoid ‘political positions on science.’ [...]

Japanese keepers call off search for escaped penguin

The penguin likely made its escape from Tokyo Sea Life Park by scaling a rock twice its size. [...]

Mickey Rourke to build massive animal shelter in Romania

Actor inspired to make a difference after learning about the large stray population in the country. [...]