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Leonard Susskind: The Bad Boy of Physics (preview)

Stanford University physicist Leonard Susskind revels in discovering ideas that transform the status quo in physics. Forty years ago he co-founded string theory, which was initially derided but eventually became the leading candidate for a unified theory of nature. For years he disputed Stephen Hawking’s conjecture that black holes do not merely swallow objects but grind them up beyond recovery, in violation of quantum mechanics

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The Most Likely Climate Disasters On The Horizon

From forest die-offs to melting Arctic ice, there are many possibilities for how climate change will affect the planet. But some have a larger chance of happening than others. Which should we be prepared for most, and working hardest to prevent?

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How Apple’s iCloud Could Squeeze Billions More From Tightfisted Music Lovers

Seventy-six percent of iPhone users surveyed said they were likely or very likely to use Apple 's forthcoming free iCloud service, according to a survey by RBC Capital Markets . But even more remarkable is the number of iPhone users that said they were somewhat likely to drop $25 per year for Apple's iTunes Match Service: 30% indicated they were willing to pay for the privilege of organizing (and laundering) their music in Apple's cloud

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Watch Hatchling Red-Tailed Hawks Grow Up at New York University [Live Video]

This spring, two red-tailed hawks took up residence on the 12th floor ledge of the New York University president's office at Bobst Library. Their nest and the three eggs inside made headlines in The New York Times , which set up a camera feed to capture the growing chicks

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Severe Storms, Tornadoes Developing across Midwest

Severe thunderstorms, some producing tornadoes, are beginning to develop across the Midwest this afternoon. A potent storm tracking through this region is tapping into a warm, moist air mass, setting the stage for widespread showers and strong thunderstorms

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Judge Undercuts Online Copyright Law, Here’s What That Looks Like

David Kravets, a writer for Wired's Threat Level blog, reports on the ruling handed down by a federal judge that, simply put, allowed for the reposting of an entire article without permission. To show how asinine that is, we've reposted Wired's entire article. You should actually go to Wired and read it.

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