We have followed nature conservation organization Wild Wonders of Europe since they launched the biggest nature photography project ever.

Apollo 17 astronaut Harrison Schmitt standing next to boulder at Taurus-Littrow during third EVA.

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A group of undertakers in Belgium are proposing a more ecological (but perhaps creepier) alternative to cremation: they hope to dissolve corpses in a caustic solution and flush the resulting liquid and ashes down the drain, which will be recycled at water treatment plants.

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"The Biggest GM Crop Scandal in Germany to Date"
A genetically modified strain of maize classified as NK603 -- one that is explicitly banned in the European Union -- has been unleashed in Germany. The crop has been unwittingly planted on nearly 7,500 acres so far, and is continuing to spread.

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It looks like Mozart has billions and billions more fans than we thought -- and much smaller ones, too. Evidently, sewage-eating microbes are major appreciators of the Austrian composer.

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Is All This Flying Worth It?
Quote of the Day: "Is your journey really necessary? The second-world-war slogan springs to mind in the wake of the volcanic cloud that has disrupted air travel this week.

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After Incentives, That Is...
Nissan made big waves by announcing that its LEAF electric car would be sold for about $25k in the US (after federal incentives, and in some states there's an extra $5k rebate).

"Marks & Spencer is the first UK supermarket to convert its 25cl wine bottles to environmentally friendly plastic. Photo: Christopher Thomond" Image & caption credit:Guardian

Alcoholic beverage distributors have long wanted to sell small bottles of wine into sports venues, at the beach, and for picnics.

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Bring It to North-America!
Once again, it looks like Europeans get the most fuel-efficient cars. VW has unveiled the diesel engine that will power its Polo Bluemotion and help it achieve a pretty impressive 71.3 MPG US, or 87 grams of CO2 per kilometer.

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Sightings of the Smart fortwo electric drive on the streets of Berlin have increased in frequency as part of the