Science & Health

Material bends, stretches and conducts electricity? 12:01am BST

CHICAGO (Reuters) - In the latest twist on electronics, Japanese scientists said on Thursday they have developed a rubbery material that conducts electricity, a finding that could be used to make devices that bend and stretch.  Full Article

 
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Sept launch for bid to crack secrets of universe Thursday, 7 Aug 2008 

GENEVA (Reuters) - The world's most powerful particle accelerator, aimed at unlocking secrets of the universe, will be launched on September 10, the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) said on Thursday.  Full Article 

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HHS chief denies new rule to attack contraception Thursday, 7 Aug 2008 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A widely circulated draft U.S. regulation that would define many forms of contraception as abortion will not be proposed in that form, if at all, Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt said on Thursday.  Full Article 

Clown school 

Circus Smirkus is a two week advanced camp where teenagers can improve their circus skills.  
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