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Science Round-Up: August 8, 2008

8 Aug 2008  Science

Astronomy

Leading astronomers are already lobbying to have Pluto’s Planethood Re-instated.

Biology

Don Knotts’ science cred increases as scientists his “Mr. Limpet” performance is validated when scientists Trace Human Speech to Talking Fish.

Gorillas aren’t as endangered as previously though. A new population of 125,000 gorillas have been discovered in the swamps of the Congo Republic.

Could a saltwater crop called Salicornia be the answer to world hunger, fuel shortages, AND global warming? One farmer thinks so.

Energy

MIT researchers may have overcome a major barrier to large-scale solar power: storing the energy for later use like a plant… more here, here, here, and here.

Will pond scum become the new oil? Will scum magnates be the next oil tycoons?

Physics

The stunning photos of the Large Hadron Collider are so amazing that you almost forget that it might destroy the universe.

Technology

A look at 50 Ways NASA has changed the world over the past 50 years.

Finally, science produces something useful. Live Science talks about how nanotechnology can keep your underwear clean.

Using PlayStation 3 consoles for Molecular simulations is either the most brilliant use or the worst waste of gaming hardware ever.



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