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Sharks in the Chesapeake: More likely than thought
Unlike the nearby ocean coasts, the Chesapeake
Bay is not a
hotbed for shark sport fishing,
largely due to the low numbers of sharks that
can exist in the water. Bull sharks
are among the only species that can withstand
salinity levels that low.7 years ago -
WTOP Guide: How regional sharks feed (VIDEO)
In the wake of shark-killing fury spurred on by
the 1975 movie \”Jaws,\” the aquarium serves as a
respository for information about a
misunderstood beast that is
critical to the entire marine ecosystem.7 years ago -
Sharks: Perceived menace actually vulnerable, essential
Sharks are going to hunt down you and your
family
and won\’t rest
until they explode. At least, that\’s what the
1975
movie \”Jaws\” would have you
believe.7 years ago -
Drones in region’s skies to forever redefine privacy
Whatever the outcome, it\’s clear drones will
forever change the Old Dominion and other
jurisdictions nationwide.7 years ago -
2 millionth rider signals next major Bikeshare milestone
The celebration of its 1 millionth rider occurred precisely on the one-year anniversary of the start of the D.C. and Alexandria public system. Eight months later, its 2 millionth rider will most likely occur on or hours before Bike to Work Day.
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A modern D.C.: ‘Ruined’ or ‘accommodating’?
People often ask Simon Jacobsen why more of D.C.
couldn\’t look like Georgetown. The 18-year veteran of architecture design has a simple answer: \”Well, it did.\”7 years ago -
‘Luck’ a key role in preventing terror, will run out
Yemen has been high on the Central Intelligence Agency\’s radar before they they disrupted the most recent suicide plot there, set to sneak explosives through security and onboard an airplane by concealing a non-metalic device in a suicide bomber\’s underwear. This technology far more advanced than the intelligence community previously thought of al-Qaida\’s abilities.
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Racist tweets drown out pure Game 7 glory
Moments after right winger Joel Ward shoveled
the puck past Bruins goalie Tim Thomas in the
second minute of overtime, sealing the fate of
the 2011 Stanley Cup champions, hateful speech
began popping up on Twitter. Some users have
deleted their comments — though they still
appear in search engines — while others stand
by their 144 characters.7 years ago -
Exec: ‘Doomsday’ budget better for Montgomery Co.
Proposed legislation would put part of the responsibility of paying teacher\’s pensions on the counties in which they work, which would add a $40 million per year burden to the county budget, Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett told WTOP on Thursday\’s \”Ask the Executive\” program.
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Discovery’s ‘bittersweet’ retirement isn’t the end for U.S. in space (VIDEO)
Discovery\’s internment at Smithsonian\’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va. is bittersweet for space fans and advocates nationwide who see it as one of America\’s greatest innovations, which won\’t be succeeded in the immediate future by an active replacement.
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USGS: Glut of quakes likely manmade, fracking possible cause
Last year saw a sharp rise in 3.0-magnitude quakes or stronger in the U.S. midcontinent, a continuing trend that prompted the U.S. Geological Survey — the government\’s main source for Earth sciences — to investigate the root cause.
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