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Missiles Into Models

A Swedish aerospace technology company beats swords into ploughshares, turning missile tech into what some have called "Google Maps on steroids." Nokia just released a product licensing the tech. Last week, Nokia released an upgraded version of it mapping service, Ovi.

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Popping vitamins is common, but benefits are few

More than half of Americans take dietary supplements, with the multivitamin being the most commonly used, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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The 5 Best Free Tools For Making Slick Infographics

It's not enough to simply write about data any longer; the world wants visuals. While there are many professional information designers making a name for themselves, such as Nicholas Felton of Feltron.com , the majority of these digital artists are up to their eyeballs in high-paying work. Where does this leave you?

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Why Searching For Aliens Is Good For Business

The SETI Institute has stopped listening for aliens, a casualty of government budget cuts. The business community and private donors should pony up. Here's why it's not as crazy as it sounds

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Injuries cast more doubts

GolfChannel: News that injuries to Tiger Woods' left knee and left Achilles sustained during the Masters will keep him out of the Wells Fargo Championship next week adds to the uncertainty in his comeback bid.

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Researchers Invent Jell-O Based Testing For Pancreatitis

Using little more than Jell-O, aluminum foil, milk protein, and a 12-cent LED, University of Texas scientists have hacked together a super-cheap, fast-acting detector for pancreatitis.

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CERN physics lab downplays claim of key discovery

(AP) -- The world's biggest particle physics lab on Tuesday played down claims of a major discovery, after a leaked memo hinting that the elusive Higgs boson - or 'God particle' - may have been found ricocheted around science websites.

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Diamonds shine in quantum networks: Researchers hitch precious stone’s impurities onto nano-resonators

When it comes to dreaming about diamonds, energy efficiency and powerful information processing aren't normally the thoughts that spring to mind. Unless, of course, you are a quantum physicist looking to create the most secure and powerful networks around.

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4 ways to fix common skin woes

Cosmetic imperfections, like cellulite, spider veins and skin discoloration, might be hard to get rid of but you can always disguise them.

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