Laser weapon adds sea-going craft to its list of conquests

Laser weapon adds sea-going craft to its list of conquests: "Lockheed Martin’s ADAM (Area Defense Anti-Munitions) High Energy Laser (HEL) system is part of a growing breed of high-energy weapons being developed for the armed forces of the near future. Having previously demonstrated its ability to track, target, and destroy rockets at high speed and at distances of up to 2 km (1.2 miles), the versatility of the ADAM system has been further established by taking aim at waterborne targets, successfully disabling a military-grade boat in a test on May 7 in the Pacific Ocean."



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Vibrating capsule treats constipation by buzzing the intestine

Vibrating capsule treats constipation by buzzing the intestine: "According to Dr. Yishai Ron, a researcher at Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, nearly half of the people who take medication for chronic constipation are unsatisfied with the results. That dissatisfaction can stem from unwanted side effects, concerns over the long-term safety of the medication, or "the fact that it simply doesn’t work." That's why he and his colleagues have created an oral capsule that relieves constipation by vibrating its way along the intestinal tract."



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New data disregards present theory on the formation of star clusters

New data disregards present theory on the formation of star clusters: "Recent data captured by NASA's Chandra Observatory and Spitzer Space Telescope has cast doubt on the basic model that accounts for the creation of star clusters. The data, collected from studies of NGC 2024, located in the Flame Nebula and the Orion Nebula Cluster, will require scientists to think up an entirely new approach as to how these celestial bodies come into creation."



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What Is Vertigo? - Scientific American

What Is Vertigo? - Scientific American: "Is the world spinning, and you don't know why? Scientific American MIND editor Ingrid Wickelgren explains how your inner ear can make you dizzy. "



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Cold War Spy-Satellite Images Unveil Lost Cities

Cold War Spy-Satellite Images Unveil Lost Cities: "A study of Cold War spy-satellite photos has tripled the number of known archaeological sites across the Middle East, revealing thousands of ancient cities, roads, canals, and other ruins."



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Some manly survival skills to improve your manliness - WuLOL

Some manly survival skills to improve your manliness - WuLOL:



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What did John Wayne say about liberalism in 1975 that has even greater significance today? – Glenn Beck

What did John Wayne say about liberalism in 1975 that has even greater significance today? – Glenn Beck: "You know, I got up early this morning. I was up at about 4:30 this morning. I couldn’t sleep. I decided to get up and, God help me, exercise. I thought I’d try exercise for a day and if that didn’t make me feel better, I’m going to start drinking again. It didn’t work. I’m going to start drinking again,” Glenn joked. “I just hate all of the stupid people around the rest of the country nowhere near my life. You know what I mean? I just, I can’t take the people in Washington anymore. I want to go back up to the farm and just hang out with my cows and people who make sense, and my cows make more sense than the people in Washington do."



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These Are the Best Images Ever Taken of an X-Class Solar Flare

These Are the Best Images Ever Taken of an X-Class Solar Flare: "NASA on Wednesday released gorgeous new photos of an X-class solar flare that erupted from the right side of the sun in late March. NASA often catches glimpses of solar flares, but this one was unique because four different NASA spacecraft, along with one ground-based observatory, were all watching a specific spot on the sun at that specific time. Three out of the four instruments, in fact, had been programmed a day in advance to focus on the very spot where the flare erupted from, according to NASA."



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Amazon adds Sunday delivery to 15 more cities - CNET

Amazon adds Sunday delivery to 15 more cities - CNET: "Want a package from Amazon, but don't want to wait until Monday to get it? The company has just solved that problem for folks in some cities across the US."



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If everyone saw these 11 quotes by Barack Obama, he never would have been elected president | Young Conservatives

If everyone saw these 11 quotes by Barack Obama, he never would have been elected president | Young Conservatives: "If everyone saw these 11 quotes by Barack Obama, he never would have been elected president"



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3 Dash Cam Apps For Android, Compared: Which One Can Protect You Best?

3 Dash Cam Apps For Android, Compared: Which One Can Protect You Best?: "nterested in getting a dash cam? Whether you want an extra set of eyes in the case of an accident, or you’re just curious about your own driving habits, there’s no doubt that having a dash cam can help you.
If you’re not sure you need a dash cam at all, watch the following video. It’s a news story about how prevalent dash cams are in Russia due to insurance fraud and police corruption. It might just convince you that having a dash cam is a good idea where you live too."



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Can-Am adds an extra pair of wheels to the Outlander ATV

Can-Am adds an extra pair of wheels to the Outlander ATV: "If four drive wheels are better than two for off-roading, it should follow that six are better than four. Six drive wheels provide the formula behind the new Can-Am Outlander 6x6 1000 XT work and recreation vehicle. The extra axle sits below a rear bed, creating a workhorse that can haul and speed with a full half-dozen clawing wheels"



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