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Play galactic slots
Cosmic Log: An online experiment is a “cosmic slot machine” that matches space smash-ups with computer simulations.
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The whole family has gathered for a long weekend of festivities. Now what? Like the board and card games of yore, video games can be a great way to kill time. Full story
Games for kids 10+
There are plenty of great options for growing gamers — and parents. Full story
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Atom smasher starts speeding proton beams
Scientists running the world's largest atom smasher used the $10 billion machine's accelerator to speed up proton beams for the first time Tuesday, in a step toward experiments about the makeup of the universe.
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Play the galactic slots
Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The Galaxy Zoo's latest online experiment is a “cosmic slot machine” that matches galactic smash-ups with computer simulations. The payoff? Pure science.
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U.K. cops arrest people ‘just for the DNA’
Britain has built the world's biggest DNA database without proper political debate and police routinely arrest people just to get their DNA profiles onto the system, a watchdog said.
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U.K. cops arrest people ‘just for the DNA’
Britain has built the world's biggest DNA database without proper political debate and police routinely arrest people just to get their DNA profiles onto the system, a watchdog said.
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Smartphone return, exchange policies for the holidays
Thinking of buying a smartphone as a gift? It helps to know what wireless carriers’ policies are when it comes to returns, restocking and other fees.
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This holiday season, let the games begin!
Spending time with the whole family this holiday? Here's how to survive: Drink eggnog. Play video games. Check your ego at the door
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Robotic spy planes go green
Robot spy planes are harnessing alternative energy to make them more covert and longer lasting than ever.
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