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A Quiet Moment at Crim Dell

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Intel Names Top Science Kids

Intel's esteemed science prize recognized ten high school students with $530,000 in scholarships, including Shannon Babb of Utah receiving top honors.

Kottke.org Turns Eight

It all started with a simple motive: "I decided I needed to start writing things down." Jason Kottke's site, kottke.org, celebrates eight years in the blogosphere.

Our Emo Fascination

First there was David Bowie. Then there was Mötley Crüe. Meet the third-coming of glam-rock. An emo-intro to Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance, and Taking Back Sunday.

Conan's Finnish Fans

Over the years, pop culture has brought us some bizarre international pairings: Jerry Lewis and the French; David Hasselhoff and the Germans; Morrissey and Mexican vatos; Conan O'Brien and…the Finns?

Beware the Ides of March

Today is March 15th... and a full moon. Read the history behind the infamous Roman day of doom.

New Egyptian Discovery 'Not a Tomb'

Zahi Hawass, head of antiquities for Egypt, announced that a new discovery in the Valley of the Kings is, in fact, not a tomb as originally thought. Evidence shows the chamber was used to mummifying pharaohs.

Do you ever get bored anymore?

"I realised that I can't really remember the last time I was truly bored." Alex considers if we ever get bored anymore... or are we just aimless.

Hello UK, Meet E85 BIofuel

The first bioethanol stations opened in the UK today after a three month initiative to introduce the alternative fuel source, eventually on a national scale.

Solar riches survive probe crash

NASA reports that remains from the Genesis mission have been successfully recovered. The capsule returned to Earth with solar particles in 2004, crashing into the Utah desert instead of being collected intact.

Pixar: Bird at the Helm for Rat Film

It's official. Brad Bird (director, The Incredibles, The Iron Giant) is leading up Ratatouille, Pixar's next big film after Cars.

A New Look for Craigslist

Neubix Studios (and others) presented a stunning redesign for the ever-popular classified site, Craigslist, at this year's SXSW.

Taking a Helpful Holiday

Forget vacation. Try voluntourism... a new industry focused on rebuilding New Orleans and the Gulf Coast: build by day, party by night.

'Picture perfect'

NASA celebrates the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter's successful arrival into orbit around the Red Planet.

Games in Melbourne Start with a Bang

The Commonwealth Games kicked off with a soaring ceremony, complete with fireworks, a flying tram, and athletes from 71 nations.

Hpy Nw Yr: 165m Txt Msgs

On an average day in the UK, 82 million texts are sent over mobile phones. On New Year's this year, a record 165 million were recorded.

Er, What Did You Say?

With mp3 player sales up 200%, researchers are concerned that turning up the volume could create a hearing-loss crisis for the "iPod generation."

NASA Observes Lunar Impacts

NASA scientists have witnessed a rare meteor impact on the Moon, prompting further observation of lunar explosions.

Who are the Students in your Neighborhood?

An urban university's dilemma: how can you be a top school and maintain a safe relationship with the surrounding neighborhood? A profile on new outreach initiatives at Penn and other schools.

Broadway's Gone to the Dogs... and Rats

Meet Barney, Harriet, Beatrice, Norma, and Heffalump, canine and rodent cast members (and understudies) for "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang."

Success in the Social Experiment

As if from "some parallel universe", two thirty-somethings share a Craigslist success in the quest for a classic NYC double whammy: a new roommate and a new apartment.

Snowbound in Tsunan

The coldest winter since 1945 has brought record snowfall to the Nagano Prefecture, known as Japan's snow country.

A Future for the Smithsonian Castle?

Could the Smithsonian's Arts and Industries Building be revived as a central exhibition space on the National Mall? The Post's Blake Gopnik considers what it would take to revive the ailing jewel.

The Removal of Hussein Monuments

In Baghdad, the Debaathification Committee has ordered the removal of memorials and monuments it deemed offensive.

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