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Scientists Develop Phaser That Can Stun (Worms)
5:40AM Adam Frucci | The good news: Scientists have developed a Star Trek-like phaser that can be set to stun. The bad news: It only works on worms, so far. More »
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Atlantis Engines… Or Mickey Mouse Goes To Space
2:40AM Mark Wilson | Shot: The three main engines of the Space Shuttle Atlantis photographed from ISS as it docks. Jesus says it looks like Mickey Mouse. I think it looks like the photographer should move, quickly. More »
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Finally, Hospital Lighting Reminiscent Of A Cylon Base Ship
9:40AM Mark Wilson | Granted, the green-tinged fluorescence of most hospital rooms is by no means comfortable, but Philips’ solution, seen here, looks like an alien probe chamber — or so I’ve heard. More »
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This Is How NASA Would Work If It Was Congo’s Space Agency
7:19AM Jesus Diaz | Witness the spectacular launch of the Troposphère V, Congo’s answer to the Arex I-X. The new rocket prototype is capable of reaching 36km up in the sky. Yes, you know exactly what’s next. More »
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Scientists Make First Programmable Quantum Processor
3:44AM Sean Fallon | In the future, quantum computers will accomplish in seconds what would take years with our best computers today. Physicists at NIST have made a significant leap towards this goal by demonstrating the first “universal” programmable quantum information processor. More »
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The Lung Flute Lets You Play The Soulful Sounds Of Phlegm
7:40AM Adam Frucci | The Lung Flute isn’t an instrument, really. Instead, it’s a disgustingly awesome object that dislodges all the pesky mucus hanging out in your lungs. I want one. More »
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This Cyborg Life Gets Unplugged
7:06AM Mark Wilson | It’s time to wrap up last week’s theme, This Cyborg Life, a look into the future of the machine called Man. More »
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National Geographic Photographer Meets Deadly Leopard Seal
6:34AM Mark Wilson | National Geographic photographer Paul Nicklen was in Antarctica to capture shots of leopard seals. One approached him, jaws wide and ready for biting… and if you haven’t heard the rest of the story yet, you need to watch this brief clip. More »
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Atlantis At Dawn (Launch Live Feed: Successful Launch)
3:06AM Jesus Diaz | Enjoy this beautiful image of the space shuttle Atlantis, ready for today’s 2.26pm EST (6.26am AEDT) launch, because you are not going to see it many more times: Sadly, it is Atlantis’ second to last launch. Update: Successful launch! Godspeed Atlantis! More »
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