Texting technology is helping animal conservation in Kenya. The Kenya Wildlife Service is making efforts to save Kimani, an African elephant, whose species is on the “near threatened” portion of the Red List.

Conservation efforts are being discussed in Barcelona Spain where the IUCN World Conservation Congress is meeting. Nature seems to be a top priority as they focus on protecting nature in the belief that the outcome of the existence of animal and plant life directly reflects on the life of man.

It seems to be a busy week for some space news. Two favorite topics for many are the Hubble Space Telescope and the discussion of life on Mars. Both of our news stories come from data being transmitted from outer space.

It is debate time for the 2008 presidential election. At least three 90-minute debates are scheduled for the major party candidates. Over 40 million people are expected to watch the debates on television. Let’s look back at the origins of the presidential debate.

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