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Quantum measurements leave Schrödinger's cat alive
from New Scientist - Online news
(2012-10-4 2:07)
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Physicists have probed a delicate quantum state without destroying it– the equivalent of taking a peek at the metaphorical cat without killing it
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Today on New Scientist: 3 October 2012
from New Scientist - Online news
(2012-10-4 2:00)
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All today's stories on newscientist.com, including: a universe of information, supersonic skydive, exoplanetary alignment, dash for the Arctic, and more
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Black mamba venom makes a great painkiller
from New Scientist - Online news
(2012-10-4 2:00)
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Drug from deadly black mamba venom kills pain as well as morphine, but with fewer side effects
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Industries make a dash for the Arctic
from New Scientist - Online news
(2012-10-4 2:00)
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A rush for oil, gas and valuable minerals is taking place on the roof of the world. New Scientist offers a guided tour of the region's riches (full text available to subscribers)
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Lung maze modelled in 3D
from New Scientist - Online news
(2012-10-4 1:51)
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A new 3D computer model of a mouse's lung will show how gases and inhaled substances swirl around inside the airways
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First test firing for 1600-km/h rocket car successful
from New Scientist - Online news
(2012-10-4 1:40)
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Bloodhound SSC's largest test fire to date signals the team is on course to break the land speed record in 2014
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Oregon volcano power project gets green light
from New Scientist - Online news
(2012-10-3 23:31)
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The US government has issued permits to allow a Seattle-based firm to inject water into a dormant volcano to generate clean energy
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Conflict detector picks the best bits in political debates
from New Scientist - Online news
(2012-10-3 22:55)
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Tonight, millions of Americans will watch the first of three 90-minute election debates. New AI could help them skip to the most dramatic moments
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Transforming the feel of the bottom of the sea
from New Scientist - Online news
(2012-10-3 22:53)
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On marine science expeditions, artist Rona Lee observed the observers– and sought to capture the feel of the ocean's depths
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Reality: How does consciousness fit in?
from New Scientist - Online news
(2012-10-3 21:58)
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Some theories hold that reality and consciousness are one and the same. Is the universe really all inside your head, asks Michael Brooks (full text available to subscribers)
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