Irene Threat Looms Over East Coast After Caribbean Hit
Irene weakened to a Category 1 yet remains a major threat as residents from Florida to Maine stock up and brace for possible flash floods and power outages. Officials warn it could strengthen to a Category 4 before landfall, with North Carolina likely first, while the storm disrupts Caribbean life and leaves over a million without power.
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Earth hosts nearly 8.8 million species study says
A study estimates about 8.8 million species exist on Earth but only 1.9 million have been discovered. Researchers Boris Worm and Camilo Mora used mathematical models to project the vast unseen biodiversity, noting potential medical and ecological benefits and urging more exploration.
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