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Water forms floating ‘bridge’ when exposed to high voltage

“While it’s one of the most important and abundant chemical compounds on Earth, water is still a puzzle to scientists.”
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It’s Time to Stop Porting Shit to the Wii

“Right now, the Wii is being treated like the retarded cousin who gets all the ugly hand-me-downs from the good-looking children. I’m talking to you publishers and developers. The Wii is sick and tired of eating the regurgitated contents of other consoles’ games. You need to stop pissing on the Wii and treat it with [...]


EFF sues the DOJ for withholding records of telecom surveillance immunity l

“The EFF has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice demanding that the government agency fulfill the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act by processing a request for documentation pertaining to telecommunications industry lobbying efforts.”
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Robots Take on Social Tasks

“Robotics experts say gadgets introduced Thursday could usher more socially oriented robots into the U.S. market, though they bear little physical resemblance to humans or pets as robots embraced by consumers in Japan and South Korea do.”
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MIT Entrance Exams From 1869 - 1870

“The MIT libraries has a nice page up of an old entrance exam as required for freshman to enter the institute. subjects include english, geometry, algebra, and arithmetic.”
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Economist: Ethonol is a Load of Crock

“”Everyone seems to think that ethanol is a good way to make cars greener. Everyone is wrong.””
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India to develop own technology for space travel

“India will develop its own technology to launch an astronaut into space rather than rely on outside support, the head of the country’s space agency said Thursday.”
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Give me half a tanker of iron and I’ll give you the next ice age

“Thats a quote from oceanographer John Martin which is sparking furious debate at the international Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution conference.”
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Photos: Chinese prison is a toy factory

“China produces 75% of the world’s toys. What’s behind the “Made in China” label attached to Chinese toys?”
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50 Green Tips - Easy Practical Tips Anyone Can Do

“I have come across many tip sheets along my journey to be green. This is by far the most complete no matter what stage of life you are in. Heck there are 50. The author was good enough to link to every organization mentioned as well. Finally.”
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