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Scientists Reach Hydrogen Storage Milestone
Hydrogen cars may be feasible sooner than previously thought thanks to the efforts of a research team at the University of Crete in Greece. The scientists have developed a hydrogen storage model that can store up to 41 grams of hydrogen per liter— almost matching the US Department of Energy’s target of 45 grams per liter.
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Scientists can genetically boost the smell of flowers
A team of researchers claim to have discovered how to not only boost the natural smell of flowers by up to 10 fold but also transfer different scents between plants. The scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have successfully introduced the genes from a rose into a petunia and from a rose into a carnation...
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FBI file details Evel Knievel's dark side
Evel Knievel never denied his scrapes with the law the late motorcycle daredevil often reveled in them. But even he objected to a 1970s FBI investigation of whether he was involved in a string of beatings.
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US Military threatens to kill pet of deployed US Soldier
A US Solder, held in Iraq over 15 months longer than her original commitment to the Army, saved a puppy some months ago. The puppy was scheduled to be shipped out of the war zone to the soldier's parents in MN by Baghdad Pups, but the military seized puppy en route to the airport. Now the puppy might be killed to punish the soldier.
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The Best of Amy Poehler
From Upright Citizens Brigade to Amber The One-Legged Hypoglycemic, here are some hilarious Amy Poehler moments.
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Another Doping Scandal Rocks Cycling
Stefan Schumacher, winner of 2 stages in '08 Tour, has returned a positive test for CERA, a form of EPO.
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Commando: US officials stopped plans to kill bin Laden
After September 11, 2001, a team of elite Delta Force commandos was sent into Afghanistan with an assignment to find and kill Osama bin Laden at Tora Bora -- but that mission failed. The commander of the Delta Force team has now written a book which tells what he says is the true story of what went wrong.
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Scientists Plan to Decimate Our Enemies With Dinosaurs
It is no secret that there has been a major shift towards UAVs for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Rays Win First Postseason Series in Team History
Rays defied all odds by making the playoffs. Now they win first Postseason Series in team history.
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12K Barrels (500K Gallons) in Dumped in Massive Oil Spill
At least 500,000 gallons of oil -- nearly 12,000 barrels -- spilled into the ocean and tidal wetlands along the Texas and Louisiana coasts after Hurricane Ike ripped up oil platforms, and ruptured tanks and pipelines, according to an Associated Press investigation.
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OpenOffice.org Breaks Records Everywhere
All around the world, it seems, people just can't get enough of this amazing free office suite, which is now turning in serious market shares in some countries. For, example, according to this report, there are now 12 million users in Brazil
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John McCain's Domestic Terrorism Problem (new video)
If John McCain wants to make this campaign about domestic terrorism, he'd do well to remember that in the early 1990s, he voted against cracking down on domestic terrorists who targeted abortion clinics. Twice.
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Scientist: Holographic television will become reality
Picture this: you're sat down for the Football World Cup final, or a long-awaited sequel to the Sex and the City movie and you're watching all the action unfold in 3D on your coffee table. It sounds a lot like a wacky dream, but don't be surprised if within our lifetime your TV brings you face-to-face with life-sized versions of your gaming heroes.
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Virginia: Obama 53% vs. McCain 43%
McCain is losing white voters, male voters, pro-choice voters, etc. McCain has lost his lead in EVERY region of Virginia now.
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8 Reasons Why You've GOT to Keep Watching Baseball
These potential story lines could still make for an excellent October.
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Incredible Pictures of Earth from Above [PICS]
Photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand will bring his work to the United States for the first time in 2009. Aiming to inspire people to think globally about sustainable living, Arthus-Bertrand has been photographing unique views of our planet, seen from the sky, since 1994 - and has produced an exhibit of over 150 4-ft. by 6-ft. prints
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