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TODAY'S TOP NEWS STORIES New Laser Technique Produces Bevy of AntimatterEric Bland, Discovery News Dec. 1, 2008 -- Blasting a gold target with high-powered lasers creates huge amounts of antimatter, reported scientists from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory at a conference last week. A steady supply of the antimatter particles, known as positrons, is a big step towards solving some of the universe's fundamental mysteries. » More Tech News New Laser Technique Produces Bevy of AntimatterBlasting a gold target with high-powered lasers creates a vast supply of antimatter.Fuel Cell-Powered Devices Closer to RealityThe removal of a government roadblock paves the way for fuel cell-powered devices.SLIDE SHOW: Adventurer Steve FossettHighlights from the life, and mysterious death, of Steve Fossett.New Fan-Like Coral Found in Deep SeaA spectacular new coral species is found off the Pacific Northwest.Space Shuttle Endeavour Lands in Calif.Endeavour and its seven astronauts safely returned to Earth on Sunday.Wine's Bouquet Has Overtones of Climate ChangeScientists uncover the history atmospheric CO2 in a surprising place: the wine cellar.Jupiter, Venus, Moon to ConvergeThis Thanksgiving, the three brightest objects in the night sky will crowd together.Cranberry Marinade Makes Turkey SaferStock up on the cranberry juice: Adding it to your turkey could keep you safe.Pollution Causes Most Lightning Strikes at MidweekIncreases in U.S. air pollution cause more lightning strikes during midweek.Hubble Spills Star's Secret: They're TripletsNew Hubble Space Telescope images reveal a massive star is actually three.Mega Wind Farms Could Steer StormsVast wind farms planned in the United States could play a role in modifying weather.Ocean Acidity Rising at Surprising PaceOceans off the Pacific Northwest are increasing in acidity ten times faster than predicted.Male Lizards Do Push-Ups to Get AttentionWhen a male anole lizard wants to alert others he does four-legged push-ups.Deeper News Discovery Tech Piece together the final puzzle in our Bugs on MEMS series to learn how gears smaller than dust mites work.  Discovery Space Do astronomers believe in aliens? Astronomer, author, blogger Phil Plait offers his take.  Discovery News Video Our producers get dirty with scientists and newsmakers, covering the world through a uniquely Discovery lens.  Secrets of the Earliest Known Human The first known modern human shared some qualities with Neanderthals, but why? News in Pictures Timeline: Adventurer Steve Fossett Highlights from the life, and mysterious death, of American businessman and adventurer Steve Fossett.  Images From the Week's News A look back at images from Discovery News, Nov. 17-21.  Images From the Week's News A look back at images from Discovery News headlines Nov. 10-14.  Landscapes of Terror What makes a place feel scary? There are scientific explanations. AnimalsArchaeologyDinosaursEarth |
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