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Oxford researchers publish results that suggest making ethanol fuel out of agave. Tequila powered drag racers! Woohoo! http://is.gd/tI927J

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What are X-rays good for? In this TEDx talk, a SLAC scientist explains what the world's largest X-ray laser is good for. http://is.gd/a2xxqY

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Are seasonal fluctuations in WIMP interactions proof of dark matter? http://physicsworld.com/cws/article/news/46282 #physics

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New test shows 85% accuracy for mind reading of simple thoughts. Scary and cool! #brain http://bit.ly/kMQrSp

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Giant virus, tiny protein crystals show X-ray laser’s potential http://5z8.info/warez_yzl

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Study shows that semen acts as an antidepressant: http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn2457-semen-acts-as-an-antidepressant.html #biology

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NASA confirms arsenic-based lifeform in the poisonous Mono Lake in California: http://tinyurl.com/38zz68m #biology

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The Large Hadron Collider smashed its first lead-ion collision last night: http://tinyurl.com/3yzbqsu #physics

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NASA says a rare confluence of events will lead to a spectacular harvest moon and sky tonight: http://tinyurl.com/3xvfyeu #astronomy #nasa

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Study shows how our brains make poor decisions when we are anxious: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/09/100913162520.htm #brain

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First case of Indian NDM-1 gene in Japan: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5inZOZpNW0GkHZSfFDa_L96qgVT3gD9I31T2G0 #biology

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Researchers translate signals from the brain into words with microelectrodes: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/200161.php #medicine

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New research shows that marijuana is not a significant "gateway drug": http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/09/100902073507.htm #brain

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Advances offer path to reduce the size of computer chips: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/31/science/31compute.html?_r=2&ref=science #compsci

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Fermilab Tevatron collider reveals large matter/antimatter asymetry: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/08/100816095717.htm #physics

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MRI study shows positive response in the brain in response to perceived generosity of others: http://2tu.us/2kcy

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Carnivorous mice spread deadly plague in prairie dog towns http://news.stanford.edu/news/2010/august/prairie-dog-plague-080310.html #biology

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Molecule mechanism triggering Parkinson's disease identified: http://med.stanford.edu/ism/2010/july/parkinsons.html #genetics #biology

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Part of the brain responsible for tracking limbs in space identified: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/100715123406.htm #brain

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Facility for Advanced aCcelerator Experimental Tests at SLAC (FACET) passed DoE "Critical Decision" points 2 & 3. Experiments this summer.