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Best PS3 games of 2008
Many of the year's best games, including "LittleBigPlanet" and "PixelJunk Eden," could be found on the PlayStation 3.
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DNA mapped
Scientists for the first time have unraveled much of the genetic code of an extinct animal, the ice age's woolly mammoth, and with it they are thawing Jurassic Park dreams. Full story
Researchers excavating what they believe is King Herod have unearthed signs bolstering their conviction that the Jewish monarch was buried here. Full story
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Woolly mammoth task: Critter's DNA mapped
Scientists for the first time have unraveled much of the genetic code of an extinct animal, the ice age's woolly mammoth, and with it they are thawing Jurassic Park dreams.
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A real-life ‘Star Trek’ deflector shield
In "Star Trek," a deflector shield surrounded the Starship Enterprise, and radiation bounced off it. Now tests show it's possible to create a real deflector shield that would have the same effect.
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When you don't want to be Facebook friends
With so many opportunities these days to connect with people online, some are confronting a question they thought they had left behind during their awkward adolescent years: What if I don’t want to be your friend?
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Red Tape: Site 'outs' do not call violators
With more than 160 million entries as of Nov. 10, American consumers have clearly voted against dinner-time telephone interruptions. Yet unwanted phone calls still occur — some annoying-but-harmless marketing pitches, others that are outright scams.
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New BlackBerry is good iPhone challenger
Review: BlackBerry fans can rejoice: the Storm, Research In Motion’s first all-touchscreen Blackberry will make even iPhone users salivate just a little bit over some of the features of this very slick and sophisticated smartphone.
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Best PlayStation 3 games of 2008
PlayStation 3 has advanced technology in spades but has been hit and miss with great games to show it all off. This is the year the PS3 hit its stride.
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How a camera can 'steal' your keys
Scientists in California have developed a software algorithm that automatically creates a physical key based solely on a picture of one, regardless of angle or distance.
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NFL might change replay rules before playoffs
The NFL might modify its rules about the use of instant replay to try to prevent errors such as the one that cost the Pittsburgh Steelers a touchdown on the final play of their 11-10 win Sunday vs. the San Diego Chargers, according to several reports.
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