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Connecticut’s Kemba Walker announced Tuesday he will enter the NBA draft. The 6-foot-1 All-American guard led the Huskies to a 32-9 record, including an 11-0 postseason run that ended with a national championship. (April 12)
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A scholar who uncovered extensive Civil War records handwritten by Walt Whitman unveiled his findings Tuesday at the National Archives, saying they can reveal how the famous author’s work as a government clerk influenced his poetry and life. (April 12)
Continue reading …Bolivia will soon put in place a first-of-its-kind law that gives Mother Nature the same rights as humans. The idea behind the Law of Mother Earth is to try to rein in pollution and the exploitation of natural resources, reports the Guardian . It grants nature several rights, including the “right…
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A frightening collision between one of the world’s largest airliners and a commuter jet on a dark, wet tarmac at Kennedy Airport is underscoring worries about ground accidents as US airports begin handling a new generation of giant planes. (April 12)
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Police say two men tried to kick, smash and even shoot their way into a display of jewelry at a Hawaii store, but came up empty when the case wouldn’t give way. (April 12)
Continue reading …Visualized: the National Ignition Facility in a pannable, spherical panorama
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Hopefully your brain has recouped from the explosion it endured when you first laid eyes on some glorious shots of the NIF out in Nor-Cal. Now, xRez Studio’s imaging gurus have provided the common folk the ability to virtually stand in front of a 500-trillion watt laser experiment at ultra high resolution. Better yet, the interactive, detailed look at an attempt at nuclear fusion allows for zooming and a full, 360-degree pan-around experience. Since this might be closest in proximity you’ll get to the NIF, hit the source link to truly get a feel for what we’re yapping about, and — if you’re feeling audacious — be sure to check out the BBC video tour after the break. Continue reading Visualized: the National Ignition Facility in a pannable, spherical panorama Visualized: the National Ignition Facility in a pannable, spherical panorama originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …“This Just In” is CNN’s news blog. This is where you will find the latest news and information from CNN’s correspondents and sources around the world. We’ll cover fresh stories big and small – stories that are breaking , developing or …
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Eating an apple or two each day may help nip heart disease risk factors, a new study shows.
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Pia Toscano’s surprise elimination from ‘American Idol’ left the show’s judges and many fans in despair. The 22-year-old talks about what she would do differently in the competition if given the chance. (April 12)
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