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Small stars create big fuss
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A "failed star" with only 24 times the mass of Jupiter is the smallest known
object to spout jets of matter from its poles, a phenomenon typically associated
with much larger black holes and young stars. The new finding confirms that a
wide range of celestial objects is capable of generating such outflows.
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T-Mobile parent invests in upstart Jajah
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German telephone company Deutsche Telekom AG, the parent of T-Mobile, said
Tuesday it has invested in Jajah, an upstart firm that lets customers bypass
long-distance fees by connecting their calls over the Internet.
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28 new exoplanets discovered
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Astronomers have discovered 28 new planets outside of our solar system,
increasing to 236 the number of known exoplanets, revealing that planets can
exist around a broad spectrum of stellar types-from tiny, dim stars to giants.
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Use of animal forensics on the rise
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Law enforcement officials increasingly are relying on traditional forensic
methods to solve crimes where an animal is the victim, perpetrator or witness.
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Look, ma! A lizard with no hands
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An Indian zoologist said Monday he has found a new species of limbless lizard in
a forested area in the country's east. "Preliminary scientific study reveals
that the lizard belongs to the genus Sepsophis," said Sushil Kumar Dutta, who
led a team of researchers from "Vasundhra," a non-governmental organization, and
the North Orissa University.
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Google's DoubleClick deal draws antitrust probe
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The Federal Trade Commission has opened an antitrust investigation into Google
Inc.'s proposed $3.1 billion purchase of New York City-based ad-management
technology company DoubleClick Inc.
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2007-05-29-google-double-click_N.htm

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28 new exoplanets discovered
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