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2009 Science Preview: Atom Smasher, Super SpaceflightsYesterday: Among the surprises scientists have in store for the coming year: Sunken treasures, a new evolution debate, earlier Earths, and a host of revelations about the universe.
VIDEO: Huge Underground Lake ExploredJanuary 4: Geologists in Hungary have been exploring a newfound underground lake beneath the capital, Budapest. The lake system is believed to extend 25 miles (40 kilometers).
PHOTO IN THE NEWS: Pink Iguana Species DiscoveredJanuary 4: The little-known reptile from the Galapagos fills a crucial gap in the evolution of land iguanas, scientists say. But its future may not be as rosy.
"Nanodiamond" Find Supports Comet Extinction TheoryJanuary 4: The discovery of microscopic diamonds in 12,900-year-old soil supports the controversial idea that comet swarms caused a die-off of ice age mammals, a new study says.
BEST NEWS PHOTOS OF 2008: Editors' PicksDecember 30 2008: See the National Geographic Digital Media photo editors' favorite photos from National Geographic News's 2008 "Week in Photos" galleries.