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May 2009

Return to the Moon
Forty years ago, people walked on the moon. Now NASA has big plans for going back there.

A Glimpse of Gorillas
Get a close-up look at a family of lowland gorillas.

Pedal Power
A billion people ride bikes. Race into the history of this popular way of getting around.

Dinosaurs in Motion
Find out how scientists work with moviemakers to bring dinosaurs to life.


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Butterflies

NG News: Internal Clock Leads Monarch Butterflies to Mexico
Every year, monarch butterflies migrate thousands of miles. How do these tiny travelers know where to go?

NG Creature Feature: Monarch Butterfly
Learn more about the amazing monarch butterfly, with facts, photos, video, and more.

NG Kids Video: Monarch Butterflies
Watch monarch butterflies make their amazing journey from Canada to Mexico.


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Matthew Henson

NG News Profile: Matthew Henson
Learn more about African-American explorer Matthew Henson and view an image gallery of photos from his historic expedition.

NG News: Fast Facts on the Real North Pole
The North Pole is one of Earth's most amazing spots. Check out some cool facts about this cold place.


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Invasive Species

NG News Gallery: Invasive Species in the United States
Fierce fish, huge snakes, and fast-spreading plants are just a few of the invasive species causing trouble in the U.S. Learn more from this photo gallery.

NG Creature Feature: Cane Toads
Cane toads were first brought to Australia to get rid of pests. Soon these amphibians became pests themselves. Now they're out of control.

National Geographic: Attack of the Alien Invaders
When plants and animals are introduced to new habitats, they can cause big problems. Find out more about these troublesome invaders.


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Back to the Future

NG News: Invisibility Shields Planned by Engineers
Turning people or vehicles invisible isn't just science fiction any more. Find out about new invisibility inventions.

NG Video: Jetpack Invention
Watch a Swiss adventurer fly across the English Channel using a jetpack that he invented.


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