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Ghostly, flowing supersolid? No, it's quantum plastic
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-7-1 2:00)
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What seemed to be frictionless flowing solid– one of the weirdest predictions of quantum mechanics– may in fact be a squishy quantum plastic
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Ancient monster whale more fearsome than Moby Dick
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-7-1 2:00)
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A colossal whale with a killer bite may have ruled the oceans alongside a giant shark– and preyed on other whales
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Superhuman performance could betray sport drug cheats
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-7-1 2:00)
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A new strategy asks: "Is this physiologically possible without the aid of drugs?"
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Today on New Scientist: 30 June 2010
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-7-1 2:00)
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All today's stories on newscientist.com at a glance, including: everything you need to know about general relativity, video of a crater being born, and the toughest fish in the sea
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US mulls clampdown on farmyard antibiotics
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-7-1 1:30)
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The FDA seeks to decrease the use of antibiotics in farm animals, saying they pose a "serious public health threat"
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US obesity keeps on rising
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-7-1 1:24)
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Eight US states now have more than 30 per cent of adults who are obese, up from four a year previously
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Early stages of crater birth captured on camera
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-7-1 1:19)
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By firing a gun into the sand, we can see the moment of crater formation when debris is flung fastest and farthest
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Zoo plans to bring rare animals back from the dead
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-6-30 23:00)
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Stem cells already produced from a dead monkey could be reprogrammed to become sperm and eggs
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One-eyed cats: Art wired for science
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-6-30 22:55)
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Andrew Carnie began a science degree but ended up an artist. Optic nerves and one-eyed kittens are just some of his inspirations
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US Patent Office: now open for business methods?
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-6-30 22:05)
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For years, people have disagreed over whether business methods can be patented. Does a new hearing in the US change that, asks Paul Marks
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