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Alien Plant Fossil Discovered Near Utah, Cannot Be Linked to Any Known Plant Family
An ancient plant fossil discovered near Rainbow, Utah, has defied classification, according to a study in Annals of Botany. Named Othniophyton elongatum, the fossil shows no connection to any known plant families, modern or extinct. Found in the Green River Formation, the specimen revealed unique features, such as stamens retained after fertilisati...
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Massive Rockslide At Popular US Lake Caught On Camera
Boaters on US' Lake Powell recently caught on camera a massive rockslide as it collapsed into the water. The rockslide happened on the Utah side of the lake where water levels have continued to plunge due to the unrelenting drought.
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Toxic Spill From Colorado Mine Creeps Through US Southwest
Environmental biologists in Utah tested the waters of a key river Tuesday for signs of a toxic waste spill from a botched Colorado mine clean-up operation that prompted a state of emergency in the desert Southwest.
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Toddler Rescued From Car 14 Hours After Utah River Plunge
A toddler who was rescued after being trapped for more than 14 hours inside a car that had plunged into a Utah river was in stable but critical condition on Sunday, police said.
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Troublesome Beavers Put to Work, Will Now Help Restore Streams
Beavers talent for chewing willows and constructing lodges will be put to good use.
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Alien Plant Fossil Discovered Near Utah, Cannot Be Linked to Any Known Plant Family
An ancient plant fossil discovered near Rainbow, Utah, has defied classification, according to a study in Annals of Botany. Named Othniophyton elongatum, the fossil shows no connection to any known plant families, modern or extinct. Found in the Green River Formation, the specimen revealed unique features, such as stamens retained after fertilisati...
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Massive Rockslide At Popular US Lake Caught On Camera
Boaters on US' Lake Powell recently caught on camera a massive rockslide as it collapsed into the water. The rockslide happened on the Utah side of the lake where water levels have continued to plunge due to the unrelenting drought.
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Toxic Spill From Colorado Mine Creeps Through US Southwest
Environmental biologists in Utah tested the waters of a key river Tuesday for signs of a toxic waste spill from a botched Colorado mine clean-up operation that prompted a state of emergency in the desert Southwest.
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Toddler Rescued From Car 14 Hours After Utah River Plunge
A toddler who was rescued after being trapped for more than 14 hours inside a car that had plunged into a Utah river was in stable but critical condition on Sunday, police said.
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Troublesome Beavers Put to Work, Will Now Help Restore Streams
Beavers talent for chewing willows and constructing lodges will be put to good use.
