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NASA Proposes Manned Asteroid Mission
eldavojohn writes "NASA has proposed a manned asteroid mission to a near earth object.
They mention this being viewed as a "gap-filler" to keep the public's attention between a
lunar … 
Physicist Trying to Send a Signal Back in Time
phil reed writes "University of Washington physicist John Cramer is attempting to send a
signal back through time." From the article: "We're going to shoot an ultraviolet laser
into a …
First Company Logo Visible From Space
Albert Sandberg writes, "KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) has created the first logo that is
visible from space. The construction was made by 65,000 1x1-foot tiles and covers about 2
acres …
Global Warming Debunker Debunked
… The submitter asked plaintively, "Can anyone out there go through this piece and
tell me why it might be wrong?" George Monbiot has now done so. From the article: "This …
VR Cures Amputees' Phantom Limb Pain
An anonymous reader writes, "Scientists have developed a virtual world like Second Life
where real-life amputees have their limbs restored. The experience can cure patients of
the perception of pain …
Global Access To University-Derived Medicines
Nicholas Stine writes, "Universities should make their patented biomedical innovations
accessible to those in poor countries, according to a consensus statement signed by dozens
of international global health leaders. Universities …
Singing Dolphins Do Batman
… In order to best demonstrate this ability the scientists chose the epic, Batman
theme song and were able to teach a shortened version to the dolphins who reproduced it in …
Machine Gun Sentry Robot Unveiled
mpthompson writes "Samsung has partnered with a Korean university to develop a robotic
sentry equipped with a 5.5mm machine gun. Meant for deployment along the DMZ between North
and South …
Scientists Find New Painkiller From Saliva
dptalia writes "Scientists have found a new pain killer based on human saliva. Apparently
1 gram of the new drug provides as much pain blocking as 3 grams of morphine …
Space Elevators Could Be Lethal
Maggie McKee writes, "A new study reports that passengers on space elevators of current
design could be killed by radiation. Even traveling at 200 kilometers per hour, passengers
would spend …