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The '70s Photos That Made Us Want to Save Earth	3/11/2010 7:00 PM
Shortly after the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency, the new organization sent 100 photographers out to document the human and natural environments. After a lively few years, the Documerica project was canceled and the photos were archived. Now, this incredible portrait of America in the mid-1970s is making its way onto Flickr.
Plug and Play: USB Albums We'd Like to See	3/11/2010 7:00 PM
Out with the CD, in with USB drives, maybe in the form of a cassette tape or spork?
NASA's New Jumbo Jet Keeps Giant Eye on Heavens	3/11/2010 7:00 PM
With a 45,000-foot cruising altitude, the world's biggest airborne telescope will begin collecting data this spring.
Alt Text: Resurrected Movie Gimmicks of the Future	3/11/2010 7:00 PM
With 3-D making a comeback, it's time to dig into Hollywood's history and excavate other cinematic technology that was groundbreaking for its time.
Al Franken Jokes, But Google Fiber Is No Laughing Matter	3/11/2010 4:56 PM
Minnesota seeks to distinguish itself in the increasingly reality TV-esque race to convince Google to build a high-speed fiber optic network there with a video featuring junior US Senator (and former comedian) Al Franken. It's funny stuff, but also serious business as Google shakes up the notoriously uncompetitive ISP business just by showing up.
You Are a Tamagotchi: Turning Your Health Into a Game	3/11/2010 4:30 PM
The key to your health may be the feedback loop that a lot of new health data-gathering gadgets can create. It's like a game where your stats are the score, and a better score means better health.
TJX Hacking Conspirator Gets 4 Years	3/11/2010 4:30 PM
A co-conspirator in the TJX hack was sentenced Thursday to 3 years and 10 months in prison for laundering money on behalf of TJX hacker Albert Gonzalez.
Hate Blogger Wins Second Mistrial	3/11/2010 3:00 PM
After a second jury is hopelessly deadlocked, hate blogger Hal Turner is granted a another mistrial in the government's quest to imprison him on accusations he threatened to "kill" judges.
Quantum Computing Thrives on Chaos	3/11/2010 2:20 PM
Quantum systems may need a little disorder to effectively couple light with matter. The discovery eventually lead to simple quantum computers.
Super Stealth Plane Breaks Through Cost Barrier	3/11/2010 2:00 PM
A Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the future of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter finds the next-generation stealth aircraft years behind schedule and soaring over budget.