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Chimps Understand Fire

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Chimps have been observed dancing in front of wildfires. (more)

2-2-10
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Evolution
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Life News

Bacteria Make Decisions

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While bacteria might not exactly do what one might call thinking, they have been known to exhibit the ability to make complex decisions. (more)

1-25-10
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Tech News

Full Signal

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The documentary Full Signal explores the proliferation of cell phone towers and the possible side effects of being exposed to the electromagnetic radiation of cell phone frequencies.

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12-2-09
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Movies
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Life Feature

Real-time Evolution

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For the first time the birth of a new species has been observed in detail.

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11-27-09
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Evolution
darwin

Arts Feature

Digital Cloud on the Horizon

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In 2012, a digital cloud is scheduled to be erected over London consisting of interconnected plastic bubbles that can display information and also be used as an observation deck and park. (more)

11-18-09
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Sculpture
Public Art

Life Feature

"Telepathic" DNA Stumps Scientists

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Somehow, intact double-stranded DNA can recognize similar DNA strands from a distance. This new revelation has baffled scientists, who have no explanation for this remarkable ability.

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10-23-09
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Tech Feature

New Sonic Weapons Used Against G-20 Protesters

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Machines called "long-range acoustic devices," or LRADs, were used to break-up protests at the G-20 without leaving the kind of visual evidence caused by pepper spray, rubber bullets, or aerosol hand grenades. (more)

10-12-09
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police
Activism

Eco Feature

Scientists Clone Earth's Oldest Living Organism

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Tasmanian scientists have cloned Lomatia Tasmanica (more commonly known as King's Lomatia) to ensure the continued existence of the 43,000 year old plants.

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9-18-09
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Plants
Extinction

Eco Feature

Inflatable Solar Power

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These new inflatable solar panels can be zipped together for easy and customizable solar power. (more)

9-10-09
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Eco Feature

The Magic Eco Kingdom

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Environmen- taland, the world's first eco-theme park, is up and running but will "polar bear wrestling" help curb global warming? (more)

8-27-09
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Calling A National Strike

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Dr. Ilya Sandra Perlingieri and Jim Kirwan are urging Americans to strike for a week, until the government sees the error of its ways. (more)

8-25-09
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Psyche Feature

Crystal Skull Convergence

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At the World Mysteries Conference in Tempe, Arizona, nine ancient crystal skulls will come together for the first time. [Video] (more)

8-19-09
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Eco Feature

Natural Alternatives to Pesticides

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Don't want to contaminate your garden with nasty chemicals? This Green Times article provides helpful tips for natural pest control. (more)

8-17-09
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Psyche Feature

Artificial Brain Ten Years Away

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A research team in Swizerland has simulated elements of a rat's brain, giving hope that a functioning artificial human brain will be developed within the next decade. (more)