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This holiday, let the games begin!
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Give us geeky gift ideas
Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Plenty of gift guides point you to high-tech gadgets, but how many point you to nuclear-powered toys? Weigh in with your holiday gift suggestions for true science geeks.
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Spot the space shuttle and station in the sky
The space shuttle Atlantis and the International Space Station are flying around the Earth until Friday, and they can be seen as a pair of bright lights in the sky at certain times.
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When spouses collide: His and hers gadgets
Your tech dream may be your significant other's nightmare. Here are the items our married tech experts drool over (while belittling one another's choices).
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Internet activists push for greater democracy
The Internet can be a powerful medium for politicians to get their message across but it is also a vital means for civilians to have a say in what politicians do, participants in a political conference say.
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Using phone while walking perilous for seniors
For older people, gabbing on a cell phone while walking across the street may increase the chances of being run over, according to a new study.
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'Assassin's Creed 2' a big step forward
Sharpen your hidden blade and get ready to stab some people in the back. It’s time for Assassin’s Creed 2. Msnbc.com reviewer Robert Gonsalves takes a look at the game.
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Paper-thin batteries made from algae
Scientists worldwide are striving to develop thin, flexible, lightweight, inexpensive, environmentally friendly batteries made entirely from nonmetal parts.
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