James Cameron convinces NASA to use 3D camera on next Mars mission Engadget What do you do once you've broken your own record for the world's highest-grossing picture film? Well, you go offworld, of course. James Cameron, in his infinite benevolence and multidimensional wisdom, has convinced NASA bigwigs not to forgo the inclusion of a high-res 3D camera on the Curiosity (aka Mars Science Laboratory) rover, which is set to depart for the red planet in 2011. Budget overruns had led to the scrapping of...
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Each year, millions of Americans fill out NCAA tournament brackets and billions of dollars are wagered on the event. Media companies dedicate countless hours to coverage, focusing primarily on prediction. No one seems to have precise statistics on the total time and money invested in NCAA pools, because the whole enterprise is so incredibly vast. Yahoo! hosts a free bracket game, Tourney Pick'Em, that attracts tens of thousands of users. The winner collects a $10,000 prize. That's your 2010 champ pictured over on...
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We didn't really understand what was so terrifying about China until we saw this photograph. Attention World: We Are Doomed [PBH3/Tumblr]
Napping after learning can help commit information to memory BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition Taking a nap after learning a new task may be a good way to commit it to memory - as long as you dream, say scientists. Sent with Reeder
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