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NASA Footage Sets Scene for Quantum Quest Movie	9/3/2010 2:15 PM
Footage from seven ongoing NASA space missions provide hyper-realistic scenery for the 3-D animated film, while the voices of multiple Captain Kirks and Darth Vaders play the parts of space explorers.
'Earth-like' Exoplanet Could Have a Comet's Tail	9/3/2010 2:15 PM
When the super-Earth COROT-7b was discovered in 2009, it was heralded as the rockiest, most truly Earth-like exoplanet yet. But a new study suggests it's more like a comet.
Duke Nukem Forever Lives Again at PAX	9/3/2010 1:31 PM
The presumed-dead videogame makes a splash appearance at Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle.
Hands-On With HDR Photos in the Next iPhone Update	9/3/2010 1:13 PM
A first look at iOS 4.1 Gold Master, the latest release of Apple's mobile operating system due out next week. A developer sent me a copy and I have it installed on my iPhone 4. Major new features are the HDR photo mode and Game Center.
Very Few Bones to Pick With Samsung's Big, Beautiful Phone	9/3/2010 1:00 PM
Just say "no" to be being an iClone. Get a device with an open OS, lightning-fast data connectivity and a network that won't drop calls every five minutes.
Smart Gear for the School Year	9/3/2010 1:00 PM
Don't hit the books without getting the right gear. We've got all the kit you need from taking scrupulous notes, to working off campus, to being the most popular kid in your dorm.
Hot Helping of Rapid Wi-Fi Anywhere You Go? Yes, Please	9/3/2010 1:00 PM
If you're even thinking of working off-campus without taking this Wi-Fi-spewing wonder card, you'll need to be fitted for a straight jacket.
Glint of Starlight Could Reveal Liquid Oceans on Exoplanets	9/3/2010 1:00 PM
The sparkle of starlight off water could be the clincher for finding oceans on extrasolar planets. And it could be observable with the tech that will be deployed in the next generation of space telescopes.
Digital Pen Gives Boring Note-Taking a Modern Kick	9/3/2010 1:00 PM
Don't you wish there was a way to take notes with a pen and upload them to your computer? And don't you wish that pen had an infrared camera, a built-in speaker and mic? There is such a thing, and it's called the Livescribe Echo Smartpen.
Cruising Across Campus? Get This Cozy Commuter	9/3/2010 1:00 PM
Unless you're majoring in spandex and minoring in too-cool-for-school at Steephill State, you may not need a road, fixed-gear or a mountain bike. Consider REI's Novara Fusion commuter. Sure this hybrid 8-speed won't get you anywhere in a mega-hurry, but you'll likely enjoy getting there.