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Scientists discover mechanism for wind detection in fruit flies (w/Video)

Tiny, lightweight fruit flies need to know when it's windy out so they can steady themselves and avoid being knocked off their feet or blown off course. But how do they figure out that it's time to hunker down? According ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Mar 12, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0




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Project to pour water into volcano to make power

(AP) -- Geothermal energy developers plan to pump 24 million gallons of water into the side of a dormant volcano in Central Oregon this summer to demonstrate new technology they hope will give a boost to a ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Jan 14, 2012 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (18) | comments 27

Gift Guide: Touch and Windows 7 in fresh PC lineup

(AP) -- This holiday season is a great time to buy a PC. There's a nice new version of Windows out, and computer manufacturers are adding interesting new technologies. Here's a guide to what's fresh in PCs, ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Dec 03, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Ancient Flying Pterosaur Also Sailed Seas (w/ Video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- Tapejara was an excellent flyer that also had an innate nautical knowledge of sailing.

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Oct 19, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (15) | comments 0

Songbirds' Brains Provide Clues to Human Speech

Analyzing how the brains of songbirds respond to singing patterns has provided new information about how humans learn to communicate with each other, according to Duke University researchers.

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created Jan 16, 2008 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (6) | comments 0


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