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'Anti-laser' traps all incoming light
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-8-3 2:35)
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Shine two laser beams at each other through certain materials and the beams should cancel, leaving utter darkness
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Today on New Scientist: 2 August 2010
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-8-3 2:00)
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All today's stories on newscientist.com at a glance, including: all the news from Sci Foo, the future of semantic web and how to become an astronaut
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The sun sends a charged cloud hurtling our way
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-8-3 1:36)
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Any time now, when the energetic particles hit, they could spark aurorae in the polar skies and even pose a threat to satellites
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Off-grid campaigner: Inspiring today's US pioneers
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-8-3 1:15)
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Nick Rosen explains why living off-grid in the US has never been so comfortable
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Innovation: Mastering the art of 3D film-making
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-8-3 0:40)
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New Scientist heads along to a 3D-filming boot camp, where directors are taught the tips and tricks of the new format
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How to be an astronaut: A beginner's guide
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-8-3 0:40)
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Ever wanted to be an astronaut? Here's New Scientist's guide to the not-so-small steps that will get you into space
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Sci Foo: Evolution of music and a dancing cockatoo
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-8-3 0:27)
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Thoughts at the Sci Foo meeting in Google HQ are turning to music– and a particularly famous cockatoo, reports Jo Marchant
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Beyond decibels: Planning the new sounds of the city
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-8-2 23:37)
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City-dwellers may hate traffic noise and loud, late parties, but they enjoy a "vibrant calm" soundscape, says Trevor Cox , and we should cultivate it
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Heat is on to mend cooling problem on space station
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-8-2 22:20)
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Astronauts on the International Space Station are planning how to fix their cooling system after it failed over the weekend
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Green machine: Plug-free electric cars' hidden cost
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-8-2 22:08)
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The convenience of powering electric cars wirelessly comes at a price– energy losses may mean they have a bigger carbon footprint than some diesels
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