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Evidence of Ancient Amazon Civilization Uncovered

(Jan. 8) – As a result of the deforestation of the Amazon basin, a startling discovery has been made. Hidden from view for centuries, the vast archaeological remains of an unknown, ancient civilization have been found. A study published in Antiquity, a British archaeological journal, details how satellite imagery...

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Explore the Amazon with Google Street View

Yesterday, in honor of World Forest Day, Google rolled out a new addition to their popular Street View application.

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George Heymont: Nature Calls

The news that Google StreetView recently started to film a 30-mile segment of the Rio Negro's tributary is a mixed blessing.

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Ten bizarre travel diseases that can ruin your next vacation

On some level, catching a weird disease or picking up a little-known tropical parasite on your travels gives you bragging rights.

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A photo tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Brazil

Brazil , a diversely landscaped and picturesque country in South America , is the home to many UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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WATCH: What An Astronaut Sees From Space

In the HD space video posted by Space Rip , Dr. Justin Wilkinson from NASA's astronaut team takes viewers through the stunning footage by describing those places special to astronauts whenever they get a chance to sit back and enjoy the view.

Background on Amazon Basin

The Amazon Basin is the part of South America drained by the Amazon River and its tributaries that drains an area of about , or roughly 40 percent of South America.

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