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  • May 05, 2010 Wed, 05 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT 11:05 PM EST

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    Chemical Detergents May Make Gulf Oil Disaster Worse, Say Experts

    A dispersant plane passes over an oil skimmer as it cleans oil from a leaking pipeline that resulted from last week's explosion and collapse of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico near the coast of Louisiana Tuesday, April 27, 2010.

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    A dispersant plane passes over an oil skimmer as it cleans oil from a leaking pipeline that resulted from last week's explosion and collapse of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico near the coast of Louisiana Tuesday, April 27, 2010.

    May 05, 2010Wed, 05 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT11:05 PM EST

    Oil-dispersing chemicals used to clean the vast BP spill in the Gulf of Mexico carry their own environmental risks, making a toxic soup that could endanger marine creatures even as it keeps the slick from reaching the vulnerable coast, wildlife watchdogs say.

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  • May 05, 2010 Wed, 05 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT 11:05 PM EST

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    Science

    Behind the Science of Iron Man 2

    Robert Downey Jr. is back as billionaire industrialist Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, in "Iron Man 2."

    Francois Duhamel

    Robert Downey Jr. is back as billionaire industrialist Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, in "Iron Man 2."

    May 05, 2010Wed, 05 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT11:05 PM EST

    When Iron Man 2 opens in theaters this Friday, you probably won’t notice the science consultant who helped bring real science into the world of science fiction.

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  • May 05, 2010 Wed, 05 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT 11:05 PM EST

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    by Clayton Morris

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    Microsoft Kin Phones Great for Messaging, But No iPhone

    KIN is a new social experience from Microsoft Corp. that combines the phone, online services and the PC. Designed for the socially connected consumer, and with unique features such as the Spot, the Loop and Studio, KIN helps you navigate your social life. It brings together who and what you love in a whole new way.

    Microsoft

    KIN is a new social experience from Microsoft Corp. that combines the phone, online services and the PC. Designed for the socially connected consumer, and with unique features such as the Spot, the Loop and Studio, KIN helps you navigate your social life. It brings together who and what you love in a whole new way.

    May 05, 2010Wed, 05 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT11:05 PM EST

    Just when you thought teens had enough ways to connect to Facebook and Myspace, along comes Microsoft with their new line of socially focused phones the Kin One and the Kin Two. 

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  • May 05, 2010 Wed, 05 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT 11:05 PM EST

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    by Jeanna Bryner

    Dinosaurs

    Dwarf Dinosaur Once Roamed Transylvania

    The dwarf dinosaur, Magyarosaurus dacus, which lived in what is now Transylvania, was about the size of a horse and weighed some 230 pounds. Its giant relatives could weigh up to 220,000 pounds.

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    The dwarf dinosaur, Magyarosaurus dacus, which lived in what is now Transylvania, was about the size of a horse and weighed some 230 pounds. Its giant relatives could weigh up to 220,000 pounds.

    May 05, 2010Wed, 05 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT11:05 PM EST

    A relative of some of the largest dinosaurs to ever plod the Earth never grew to be more than horse-size, confirming the beast was indeed a dwarf dinosaur.

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  • May 05, 2010 Wed, 05 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT 11:05 PM EST

    Animal Victims of the Gulf Oil Spill

    May 4: A dead shark is seen laying in the surf as concern continues that the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico may harm animals in its path.

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    May 4: A dead shark is seen laying in the surf as concern continues that the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico may harm animals in its path.

    May 05, 2010Wed, 05 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT11:05 PM EST

    Animals are the first casualties of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Here are a few of the victims -- and some details on what scientists are doing to save these creatures.

  • May 05, 2010 Wed, 05 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT 11:05 PM EST

    Microsoft Kin One and Two Unveiled

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    May 05, 2010Wed, 05 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT11:05 PM EST

    More than just a phone, Kin is a new social experience Microsoft claims, combing online services and the PC for the socially connected consumer. But is it any good?

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  • May 04, 2010 Tue, 04 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT 11:05 PM EST

    Cuddly Critters: Cutest Baby Animals

    Ares, a male baby coquerel's sifaka, clinging to his mother Kate's back in the Bronx Zoo's Madagascar! exhibit. Ares is making his public debut during the Animal Tales Extravaganza at WCS's Bronx Zoo. Coquerel's sifakas, one of the endangered lemurs, are found only in northwestern Madagascar where their numbers are rapidly declining due to devastating habitat loss.

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    Ares, a male baby coquerel's sifaka, clinging to his mother Kate's back in the Bronx Zoo's Madagascar! exhibit. Ares is making his public debut during the Animal Tales Extravaganza at WCS's Bronx Zoo. Coquerel's sifakas, one of the endangered lemurs, are found only in northwestern Madagascar where their numbers are rapidly declining due to devastating habitat loss.

    May 04, 2010Tue, 04 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT11:05 PM EST

    Mother Nature's creatures are beautiful, especially right after they're born. Following a spate of births at zoos and preserves around the world, we introduce you to the newborns.

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  • May 04, 2010 Tue, 04 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT 11:05 PM EST

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    Tech Tuesday

    Is There Life Without Google?

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    May 04, 2010Tue, 04 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT11:05 PM EST

    The Web 2.0 Expo kicked off in San Francisco Tuesday with a discussion that would be unthinkable without social media.

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  • April 27, 2010 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT 11:04 PM EST

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    by Harry McCracken

    Tech Tuesday

    How to Take Control of Facebook Privacy

    Some new features of the safety center include four times more content on staying safe, such as dealing with bullying online, an interactive portal and a simpler design.

    Facebook

    Some new features of the safety center include four times more content on staying safe, such as dealing with bullying online, an interactive portal and a simpler design.

    April 27, 2010Tue, 27 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT11:04 PM EST

    Revisiting Facebook's settings for periodic privacy checkups is a good idea: With this dizzying pace of change, taking control of your privacy is an ongoing responsibility, not a one-time job. Here's how to do it.

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  • May 02, 2010 Sun, 02 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT 11:05 PM EST

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    by Clayton Morris

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    New 3G iPad Reviewed -- And Found Superior

    Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the Apple iPad, a $499 device for surfing the Web, reading e-books, watching movies and more.

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    Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the Apple iPad, a $499 device for surfing the Web, reading e-books, watching movies and more.

    May 02, 2010Sun, 02 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT11:05 PM EST

    The wait for the new 3G iPad is finally over. I've used both models extensively now, and let there be no doubt: The new 3G Apple iPad is the superior tablet.

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  • April 26, 2010 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT 11:04 PM EST

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    by Clayton Morris

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    The 5 Best Apple iPad Apps

    With this app NPR did the impossible, turning sometimes boring content into an addictive experience.

    NPR

    With this app NPR did the impossible, turning sometimes boring content into an addictive experience.

    April 26, 2010Mon, 26 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT11:04 PM EST

    The iPad consensus is clear: Apple's cool new tablet is a hit. But which apps should you install to get started with the fun? Here's my five favorites, which should be a great launching pad for you.

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  • April 28, 2010 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT 11:04 PM EST

    Strange Sea Species Found Off Greenland

    Looking like a creature from the Alien movies, this nightmarish "longhead dreamer" anglerfish (Chaenophryne longiceps) was until recently an alien species to Greenland waters. The dreamer, which grows to a not-so-monstrous 6.7 inches in length, is 1 of 38 fish species found around the Arctic island for the first time, according to a recent study led by biologist Peter Moller of the Natural History Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen.

    Nielsen, Greenland Institute of Natural Resources

    Looking like a creature from the Alien movies, this nightmarish "longhead dreamer" anglerfish (Chaenophryne longiceps) was until recently an alien species to Greenland waters. The dreamer, which grows to a not-so-monstrous 6.7 inches in length, is 1 of 38 fish species found around the Arctic island for the first time, according to a recent study led by biologist Peter Moller of the Natural History Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen.

    April 28, 2010Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT11:04 PM EST

    There's been a spike in fresh fish faces seen off Greenland. And whether the cause is rising ocean temperatures or increased deep-sea fishing, the new discoveries are astounding. By National Geographic News.

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  • April 23, 2010 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT 11:04 PM EST

    Stunning Light Show Illuminates Iceland Volcano's Eruption

    The Northern Lights are seen above the ash plume of Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull volcano in the evening April 22, 2010.

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    The Northern Lights are seen above the ash plume of Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull volcano in the evening April 22, 2010.

    April 23, 2010Fri, 23 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT11:04 PM EST

    Beneath a stunning sky courtesy of the Northern Lights, Iceland's erupting volcano continues to belch smoke and lava. 

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