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Space

Half the boom better than no boom at all

The Large Hadron Collider will begin colliding protons at half of the designed energy this November, with plans to repair the faulty sections of the accelerator at the end of 2010.

Anthropology

Humanity’s upright gait may have roots in trees

A comparison of wrist bones from African apes and monkeys indicates that human ancestors began walking by exploiting the evolutionary legacy of ancient, tree-climbing apes.

Earth

Spotting danger from on high

Airborne sensors can identify mineral outcrops and soil that may contain natural asbestos.

Computing

Minifridge makes quantum computers last

A new study shows that if ions are kept cool, then the information they hold can be repeatedly manipulated.