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UK climate unit's e-mails hacked - The e-mail system of one of the world's leading climate research units has been breached by hackers.

Mammoth dung clue to extinction - A study of mammoth dung is helping unravel the mystery of what caused the great mammals to die out.

New skin 'may help burns victims' - French researchers say they have found a way of using human embryonic stem cells to create new skin which could help serious burns victims.

First test for record solar plane - The prototype of a solar-powered plane destined for a record round-the-world journey makes its first trip across a runway.

Spacewalk for shuttle astronauts - Two astronauts from the space shuttle Atlantis have embarked on the first spacewalk of their mission.

Skate may be fished to extinction - A species of skate could become the first marine fish driven to extinction by commercial fishing, say scientists.

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Backpacking List

BASIC EQUIPMENT
Backpack	Sleeping Bag
Water Bottles	Boots
Tent	Sleeping Pad
Matches	Stove and Fuel
Aluminum Foil	Cooking Pot
Biodegradable Soap	Plastic Bowl
Plastic fork and spoon	Knife
Coffee / Tea	Underwear
T-Shirt	Toothbrush/Paste
Toilet Paper	Compass
GPS Receiver	Map
Cell / Mobile Phone	Wool Socks
Plastic Bags	Collapsing Water Jug
Water Purifier	Food
Flashlight	First Aid Kit
WET AND COLD WEATHER
Rain Jacket and Pants	Anorak
Wool Hat	Long Underwear
Large Garbage Bag	Snow Shoes
Slip-on Ice Cleats
HOT AND SUNNY WEATHER
Hat	Sunglasses
Sunscreen	Shorts
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Bear Cannister	Camera and Film
Tampons	Contact Lens solution
Birth Control	Fishing Rod / Gear
Disposable Razors	Insect Repellent
Clothes Detergent

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