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That's Endeavour on the launch pad, waiting for the start of mission STS-134. But, like the United States Government and most of its vital science operations, it may shut down tonight. If that happens, that's very bad news. More »

Why America Doesn't Have A Respectable Solar Industry

Solar power in America is nothing new - Californians were heating water with it back in 1908 - we've just generally ignored it since WWII. Powering the Dream, by Alexis Madrigal explains how we managed to squander this energy for nearly 75 years. More »

Another Air Traffic Controller Falls Asleep, This Time On Purpose

An unnamed air traffic controller at Knoxville's McGhee Tyson airport fell asleep for five hours during his night shift on Feb. 19, leaving seven aircraft to land without their primary officer. And he did it intentionally. More »

The Perfect 24 Hours of Netflix Streaming

This summer, Netflix will add every episode of Mad Men to its Instant Watch collection. That will be swell! But the service's streaming library is already vast, and there's plenty of great stuff to watch right now. More »

Japan Hit by Second Major Quake (Updated)

A second earthquake-magnitude 7.4-has hit northeastern Japan, prompting a tsunami warning. The quake, strong enough to move buildings in Tokyo, hit 78 miles north of the devastated Fukushima plant at 11:32 pm, local time. More »

How a Captain Got Sucked Out Of a Exploded Cockpit Window and Everyone Survived

There are times in which an airplane decompression may not be dangerous. But when your captain literally has half of his body out of one of the cockpit window More »

How Big Weapons Hit Tiny Targets from Incredible Distances

So, let's say our armed forces had to lend a hand in a conflict without deploying troops on the ground (*cough* *cough* Libya *cough*). How would they do that? Simple: GPS. Oh, and Lasers. And mechanized ordnance that is better at navigating than any meatbag. More »

57 Spectacular LEGO Scenes

We'd like to think that, one day, the word "LEGO" will by synonymous with "high art." Even if that day never comes, these LEGO photos are absolutely fantastic all the same. More »

The New Falcon Heavy Rocket Can Take Us Back to the Moon

It's so powerful that it could set a next-generation mission to the Moon. That's what SpaceX's Elon Musk said today about his new rocket, the Falcon Heavy. In fact, it's going to be the most powerful rocket in history this side of a Saturn V. More »

GIZMODO at Museum of Science and Industry's 2011 Smart Home

Gizmodo and the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI) are teaming up to bring you something amazing this spring - the 2011 Smart Home: Green + Wired exhibit. More »

How Nazis Planned to Re-Build the Third Reich Using Terror Gadgets and Other Crazy Plans

A group of Nazi agents landing in Florida wearing bathing trunks and Wehrmacht caps. A secret band of blondes spread all over Europe, armed with microbes hidden in handbag mirrors, poison disguised as Bayer aspirins and cigarette lighters that released deadly vapors to kill the Allies' high ranks. And even deeper, a network of sleeping agents ready to cause terror and uprising in territories taken by the American, English and Russian troops. More »

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Black Caviar continues rich run Black Caviar honoured her contract to the Sydney racing public with a devastating display in the TJ Smith Stakes and showed just why she holds the world's number one ranking. US avoids shutdown with 11th-hour deal A last-minute deal to avoid government shutdown has been reached in Washington. Bouncer thought disabled man was drunk A South Australian man with cerebral palsy says he was refused entry to the Adelaide Casino because the bouncer thought he was drunk. Deadly sandstorm creates traffic chaos A sandstorm near Germany's northern coast has caused a highway pile-up, leaving at least five people dead. Perfect Day heads Masters charge Australian Jason Day set Augusta National alight with an 8-under 64 to lead the chase to reel in frontrunner Rory McIlroy after the second round of the 75th Masters.
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New show from the Parliamentary Theatre Company It takes a certain talent to appear self-effacing while making yourself the centre of attention. The Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd pulled it off on QandA, and his pantomime dragged in a growing, unwilling, cast for the rest of the week. The roles in the farce were cast by Kevin: the Prime Minister and senior ministers were to wander about the stage looking like gits, pretending nothing was wrong as the children in the media yelled, "He's behind you!" The perversion of social democracy in Australia Labor must re-establish it's founding principles if it is to become a truly progressive party. It's democracy stupid Greens candidates who dared take a non-violent stand against the Israeli occupation have copped criticism. Yet if Greens senators cause a rethink of the Middle East policy, this is not daunting. This is democracy. Folau's challenge on new ground This coming winter Wayne Bennett will sit across a table from Israel Folau. It will be in this moment that the truth of Israel Folau will be revealed. A hulking great mess Anti-siphoning laws are pointless if terrestrial channels would rather show bad films than the sport they've paid for.
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US avoids shutdown with 11th-hour deal A last-minute deal to avoid government shutdown has been reached in Washington. Prince Harry returns from Arctic Prince Harry has flown back to Britain after a trek in the Arctic lasted longer than planned because of a broken ice runway, a royal spokesman said. Thousands farewell Brazil shooting victims Thousands of Brazilians have attended a cemetery in Rio de Janeiro for the first burials of the 12 children killed in a school massacre yesterday.
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Skeletons dug from Bedlam burial ground Archaeologists have unearthed hundreds of skeletons at a 16th century burial ground in the heart of the city that once served London's most notorious psychiatric hospital, the original Bedlam. Climate beliefs change with the weather US researchers have found people's climate beliefs blow hot and cold depending upon the weather of the day. Cameras to keep watch on migrating whales The Sunshine Coast Marine Animal Release Team will use head cameras to capture images of whales being released this migration season.
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Carbon tax supporters converge on Brisbane CBD Hundreds of people have rallied in Brisbane's CBD to show their support for the Federal Government's plan to price carbon. Anti carbon tax protesters rally in Sydney The anti-carbon lobby is continuing its pressure on the Federal Government with over 1,000 people attending a protest at Blacktown in Sydney's west. Health authorities warn of possible rise in mosquito borne illnesses North coast residents are being warned to protect themselves against mosquito bites.
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Perfect Day heads Masters charge Australian Jason Day set Augusta National alight with a 8-under 64 to lead the chase to reel in frontrunner Rory McIlory after the second round of the 75th Masters. Murdoch tabloid admits celebrity phone hacking Rupert Murdoch's powerful British news operation has admitted responsibility in a phone hacking scandal involving members of the royal family and celebrities like actress Sienna Miller that has also cost the British prime minister's spokesman his job. 11 killed in deadly Gaza violence Israeli air strikes and artillery fire have killed at least 11 people in the Gaza Strip and wounded dozens in retaliation for a missile attack on Thursday that struck an Israeli school bus, wounding two people. Clubs declare war on planned pokie laws Clubs Australia has declared "open warfare" on the Gillard government, preparing a $20 million media campaign to try to stop laws to limit how much punters can spend on poker machines. Woman charged with murder of newborn A woman will face court this morning accused of murdering her newborn baby at her home in the New South Wales central west.
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New show from the Parliamentary Theatre Company It takes a certain talent to appear self-effacing while making yourself the centre of attention. The Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd pulled it off on QandA, and his pantomime dragged in a growing, unwilling, cast for the rest of the week. The roles in the farce were cast by Kevin: the Prime Minister and senior ministers were to wander about the stage looking like gits, pretending nothing was wrong as the children in the media yelled, "He's behind you!" The perversion of social democracy in Australia Labor must re-establish it's founding principles if it is to become a truly progressive party. It's democracy stupid Greens candidates who dared take a non-violent stand against the Israeli occupation have copped criticism. Yet if Greens senators cause a rethink of the Middle East policy, this is not daunting. This is democracy. Folau's challenge on new ground This coming winter Wayne Bennett will sit across a table from Israel Folau. It will be in this moment that the truth of Israel Folau will be revealed. A hulking great mess Anti-siphoning laws are pointless if terrestrial channels would rather show bad films than the sport they've paid for.
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Murdoch tabloid admits celebrity phone hacking Rupert Murdoch's powerful British news operation has admitted responsibility in a phone hacking scandal involving members of the royal family and celebrities like actress Sienna Miller that has also cost the British prime minister's spokesman his job. Sailor killed in British submarine shooting Two Royal Navy personnel have been shot, one fatally, on board a British nuclear submarine in port and a serviceman has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Syrian forces kill 19 protesters Syrian pro-democracy activists say at least 19 demonstrators were killed overnight in a fresh round of protests against the regime of president Bashar al-Assad.
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Skeletons dug from Bedlam burial ground Archaeologists have unearthed hundreds of skeletons at a 16th century burial ground in the heart of the city that once served London's most notorious psychiatric hospital, the original Bedlam. Climate beliefs change with the weather US researchers have found people's climate beliefs blow hot and cold depending upon the weather of the day. Cameras to keep watch on migrating whales The Sunshine Coast Marine Animal Release Team will use head cameras to capture images of whales being released this migration season.
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Health authorities warn of possible rise in mosquito borne illnesses North coast residents are being warned to protect themselves against mosquito bites. Tas writer acknowledged A Tasmanian freelance writer has been recognised by a national climate change body. Smugglers busted with 2,000 lizards Thailand says it has made its largest ever seizure of monitor lizards after finding more than 2,000 reptiles smuggled in a convoy of utility vehicles heading for the capital.
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How the Government Shutdown Would Screw the Top Ten Science Operations Vital for the Country

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How the Government Shutdown Would Screw the Top Ten Science Operations Vital for the Country

This is how the political war in Washington will affect the top 10 scientific operations essential for the safety and progress of the country:

• Center for Disease Control: Reduced to a bare minimum. Essential operations—like the CDC's Emergency Operations Center or immunizations for children and outbreak investigations—will continue to work. There will be delays in other programs and shutdown of everything else that is considered non-essential, like zombies research.

• United States Department of Agriculture: All facilities would shut down except for critical food safety control—meat, poultry and egg inspection services—Forest Service law enforcement, fire fighting, and child malnutrition programs. Don't get your hopes too high, Taco Bell.

• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: It would affect all the facilities except those that are essential for the protection of lives and property in the United States . The shut down may include the National Severe Storms Laboratory.

• NASA: All programs except support for the International Space Station crew and tasks that maintain the safety and operation on core NASA assets, like the Space Shuttle Endeavour. The shuttle launch, however, may get delayed again because of the shutdown. The rest of NASA facilities—from the JPL to Goddard and non-essential operations on Houston and KSC—would shut down.

• Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories: The two famous nuclear research facilities in New Mexico would keep essential facilities working through the shutdown, since they have "carry-over funds" from long term projects, according to a directive from the Department of Energy.

• Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Like Sandia and Los Alamos, depends on the Department of Energy. The LLNL is in charge of controlling the safety of the United States nuclear arsenal, among other things. Operations essential to this task would be kept open.

• National Ignition Facility: It depends on the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, but being non-essential

• Fermilab proton-antiproton collider: According to an insider, they only have money to work through two weeks.

• Federal Transportation Safety: The Department of Transportation will keep running the Will maintain both the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and Federal Highway Administration.

• US Military: Most of the research programs that don't have carry-over funds will be shutdown completely. Active military operations will continue to work through the shutdown, as well as child care and dining.

So yes, the Federal government shutdown will directly and indirectly affect the lives of many, including yours. But, fortunately, it will not put the country on the verge of self-destruction.

In fact, the United States have survived previous government shutdowns, the last one in 1996, with President Clinton and the Republican-controlled Congress fighting over funding for Medicare, environment, public health and education.

Of course, that doesn't mean that this situation is ok. It's not. It's a big clusterfuck. The political war in Washington will have a definitive effect, costing everyone lots of money in the long run, and delaying science operations that are vital for the present and future of the country.

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Sitting Pretty at $77B? Find Out Why U.S. Most Expensive Fighter Jets Haven't Gone to War

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The $77 Billion Fighter Jets That Have Never Gone to War

The $77 Billion Fighter Jets That Have Never Gone to War

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Donald Trump: Will 'Birther' Issue Help in Possible Presidential Bid?

As real estate mogul Donald Trump mulls a possible run for the presidency in 2012, he continues to challenge President Obama's place of birth despite overwhelming evidence that he was born in the USA. ... [continue]