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Rome was built in a day, with hundreds of thousands of digital photos

(PhysOrg.com) -- The ancient city of Rome was not built in a day. It took nearly a decade to build the Colosseum, and almost a century to construct St. Peter's Basilica. But now the city, including these landmarks, ...

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Sep 15, 2009 | popularity 3.9 / 5 (13) | comments 4




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Space shuttle arrives in NYC; crowds watch in awe (Update)

(AP) -- In a city understandably wary of low-flying aircraft, New Yorkers and tourists alike watched with joy and excitement Friday as space shuttle Enterprise sailed over the skyline on its final flight ...

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Apr 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 4

Chechnya claims world's largest dinosaur eggs

A university in Russia's Chechnya claimed on Tuesday to have found an unprecedented stash of giant fossilised dinosaur eggs in a remote mountainous area of the North Caucasus region.

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Apr 17, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Deep science drove discovery of Titanic

Today, anyone with a wad of cash and a sense of adventure can dive to the Titanic's deepsea grave, but behind these tourist jaunts lies a long and daunting tale of scientific endeavour.

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Apr 09, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Lights go off around globe for Earth Hour

New York's Empire State Building, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and the Sydney Opera House were plunged into darkness for the annual Earth Hour campaign, leading a global effort to raise awareness about climate ...

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Apr 01, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Asia turns off lights for Earth Hour

Australia's Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House were plunged into darkness on Saturday for the annual Earth Hour campaign, leading a global effort to raise awareness about climate change.

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Mar 31, 2012 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (4) | comments 7

Santorini: The ground is moving again in paradise

Do a Google image search for "Greece." Before you find pictures of the Parthenon or Acropolis, you'll see several beautiful photos of Santorini, the picturesque island in the Aegean Sea. The British Broadcasting ...

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Mar 13, 2012 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (8) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Businesses churn out apps blending real, virtual worlds

You point your smartphone at an Italian restaurant, and diner reviews of its lasagna pop up on-screen.

Technology / Software

created Oct 20, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Experts deny Taj Mahal 'collapse' claims

Archeologists overseeing the upkeep of the Taj Mahal denied on Friday a press report that said the iconic structure could collapse in as little as two years because of its weakened foundations.

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Oct 07, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Digital photos can animate a face so it ages and moves before your eyes

Personal photos occupy an ever-expanding amount of hard drive space. Baby, family and vacation photos can now number in the thousands. While some poke fun at the digital glut, others see a unique opportunity.

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Aug 02, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 4 | with audio podcast

Atlantis docks at space station for last time

The shuttle Atlantis docked at the orbiting International Space Station for one last hitch-up Sunday, on its final space voyage before the entire 30-year US shuttle program shuts down for good.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Jul 10, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 3


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