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9 stunning photos capture beautiful landscapes around the globe

International Landscape Photographer of the Year contest highlights winning images of everything from ice to forests.



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Sand dunes may be 'communicating' with one another

Scientists watch closely and find evidence that sand dunes are coordinating their movements in ways we never knew before.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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World's largest honey bee makes rare hallucinogenic honey

Harvesters scale tall cliffs to collect this rare honey from Himalayan giant honeybees.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Dinosaur labeled 'Reaper of Death' discovered in Alberta

A new tyrannosaur species of dinosaur called Thanatotheristes degrootorum or 'Reaper of Death' in Greek was discovered in Alberta.



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Why Iran's Lake Urmia disappeared — and may be coming back

Over 30 years, Iran's Lake Urmia has shrunk by 80% due to drought and water overuse, but there's hope the lake is starting to rise again.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Bees and wildflowers may bounce back as roadsides go untrimmed

Silent lawn mowers in the United Kingdom may spell a summer bonanza for bees.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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A suburb in Costa Rica gives citizenship to plants, trees, and bees

Green spaces are incorporated into urban planning in Curridabat, a suburb to San Jose, Costa Rica.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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'Rebel botanists' use sidewalk chalk to help people connect with nature

Botanists identify wild plants with sidewalk chalk to help draw attention to nature and discourage pesticide use.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Massive reforestation might be the moonshot we need to slow down climate change

Two new studies map out the potential revival of Earth's lost forests.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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American honeybees just can't get a break

Despite recent declines in honeybees and other bee species, the U.S. is suspending its annual count of honeybee hives.




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Living near a coast is linked with better mental health, study suggests

The benefits of 'blue space' may be especially important for lower-income communities, researchers say.




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When honeybees get stuck in water, they create their own waves and 'surf' to safety

The behavior has never been documented in other insects, researchers say.




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A blue whale's heart may only beat twice per minute when diving for food

This is the first time scientists have recorded the heart rate of a blue whale, the largest animal on Earth.




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7 mind-bending facts about magic mushrooms

Did you know prehistoric mushroom cults may have inspired Santa Claus? Here are a few more interesting facts you may not know about magic mushrooms



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Why don't bears' muscles atrophy during hibernation?

Researchers hope to help humans borrow some secrets of bear biology.




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How many polar bears are there?

It's unclear exactly how many polar bears are left in the wild, but several populations likely face grave danger from climate change.




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Colbert pokes fun at Murdoch's iPad newspaper

'All the convenience of using your iPad to read the news online, but without the Internet's annoying habit of being completely free,' says host of 'Colbert Repo



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Photographer beckons you to explore White Sands National Park

An award-winning photographer casts his lens on one of the most surreal natural landscapes in North America that just recently became a national park.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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5 foods besides romaine that can have E. coli

Treat these foods with caution to avoid food poisoning.




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Which cars are best and worst for fuel efficiency?

Hybrid sales are down, but federal efficiency rules could fuel a comeback.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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Are mosquitoes becoming more dangerous?

From West Nile virus to dengue fever, mosquitoes seem to be getting better at sneaking diseases into the U.S. lately. It's just a hint of what's to come.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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How floods happen, and how to be safe

Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. Here's a closer look at how they occur and how to stay safe.



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Japanese website Omron IA Japan has been ranked first among B2B websites in Japan for six consecutive years.

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New FAQs have been added concerning Machine Automation Controllers.

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We have introduced Fiber Unit Build-in Lens Series E32-LT11(R).

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Omron will be exhibiting in INTERNEPCON JAPAN held at Tokyo Big Sight from Jan.19 to Jan.21, 2011.

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We have introduced Confocal Fiber Displacement Sensor ZW.

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Smart Fiber Sensor

Surprisingly Stable Detection with Your Finger tip. Exceptionally easy operation and stabilizing technology reduce maintenance cost.(E3X-HD)




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Fiber Unit Build-in Lens Series

High-power, Stable Detection. Is the Standard for the Future!(E32-LT / LD)




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OMRON introduces an Overview for DeviceNet. Look for more detail information concerning DeviceNet, including Mastes and Slaves, to be added in the future.

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OMRON introduces a new product, ultra-small multi code reader V400-R series. For Paper/Label. Both 2D & 1D code compatible.

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OMRON's Global Service Center will suspend operations from December 29 to January 6.

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Smart Fiber Amplifier Units

The Advanced Fiber Amplifier Units That Handles On-site Needs(E3NX-FA)




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We have introduced Smart Fiber Sensor E3NX-FA.

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Omron IA Japan has been ranked first among B2B websites in Japan for 2013.

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We have introduced Hex-shaped Fiber Unit E32-LT11N/LD11N.

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Hex-shaped Fiber Unit

Fiber Units with Build-in Lenses provide more stable detection and simpler, more reliable installation.(E32-LT11N / LD11N / LR11NP)




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OMRON's Global Service Center will suspend business activities from December 28 to January 5.

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Omron IA Japan is the best BtoB website of the year 2014 for eight consecutive years.

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OMRON's Global Service Center will suspend operations from December 28 to January 4.

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Fiber Unit Build-in Lens Series, Flat Model

Optical Axis Adjustment in 20 Sec and Ultra-high-power Beam Greatly Reduce Installation and Maintenance Work(E32-LT35Z)




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Confocal Fiber Displacement Sensor

Reliable measurements for any material and surface types(ZW-8000 / 7000 / 5000 Series)




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Color Fiber Amplifier Unit

Smart Fiber Amplifier Units with White LEDs. High Color Discrimination Capability with the Same Easy Operation as Previous Fiber Amplifier Units. Existing General-purpose Fiber Units Can Be Connected.(E3NX-CA)




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Fiber Laser Marker

Great for either deep or shallow engraving in metals, marking on plastics/resins or plastic films, and for fine processing. Mark anything from electronic parts to automotive parts.(MX-Z2000H Series)




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Finder Option for Fiber Laser Markers

Give your Laser Marker the Eyes to Confirm Marking Quality. The same product enables position-compensated marking and data marked, including 2D codes inspection.(Finder Function Option)




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Smart Fiber Amplifier Units

2-channel Amplifier reduces installation space by half. Downsized Equipment and Control Panels(E3NX-MA)




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Single-beam Safety Sensor

Detects Intrusions into Hazardous Areas with a Single Beam and Complies with International Safety Standards.(E3ZS)




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Confocal Fiber Displacement Sensor Sensor Head

Ultra-compact and Ultra-lightweight. Stable Measurements for Any Material(ZW-SQ Series)




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Omron Corporation which manages our OMRON Industrial Automation Global Web, will suspend our business operations from December 29 to January 6.

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Fiber Laser Marker

Great for either deep or shallow engraving in metals, marking on plastics/resins or plastic films, and for fine processing. Mark anything from electronic parts to automotive parts.(MX-Z2000H-V1 Series)