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Ones that got away - May 29, 2009

“This first observational proof of General Relativity sent shockwaves through the scientific establishment.”
Today marks the 90th anniversary of Eddington’s test of Einstein’s famous theory.

“Leaders must lead and Dr. McLeroy has proven conclusively that he is less concerned with leading the board than he is with fighting the battle.”
The Texas Senate on Thursday refused to confirm evolution-unbeliever Don McLeroy as State Board of Education chairman, senator for Austin, Kirk Watson, explains why.

"Yinghuo" means light from firefly in Chinese.

China announces that its Mars probe will be ready for launch in the second half of this year, and choose a name for it.

"We have this big ball, right? And we hold our little targets inside of there, and the light focuses on there, and that's where all the action happens."

The National Ignition Facility finally opens in San Francisco, and Ed Moses, director, explains to Fox News how it works.

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