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European Center for Nuclear Research (CERN) scientists control computer screens showing traces on Atlas experiment of the first protons injected in the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) during its switch on operation in CERN's control room, near Geneva, Switzerland, on Sept. 10, 2008. (AP Photo/Fabrice Coffrini, Pool)

Saturday Nov. 21, 2009 8:19 PM ET

Hadron Collider back in action after year of repairs

Scientists switched on the world's largest atom smasher for the first time since the $10 billion machine suffered a spectacular failure more than a year ago, circulating beams of protons in a significant leap forward for the Large Hadron Collider. Full Story   11  

In this video frame grab taken from NASA television, space shuttle Atlantis Mission Specialist Randy Bresnik works during the the second spacewalk of the STS-129 mission at the International Space Staion, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo / NASA)

Astronaut finishes spacewalk, awaits daughter's birth

A spacewalking astronaut put aside the impending birth of his daughter and blazed through his first-ever venture outside the International Space Station on Saturday.

In this image released by National Geographic, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Paul Sereno, enveloped by the jaws of SuperCroc, holds the fossil head of DogCroc. DogCroc, along with four other newly described crocs, lived in the Sahara when the 8-ton SuperCroc did, at a time when dinosaurs ruled. (AP Photo/National Geographic, Mike Hettwer)

Three new ancient crocodile species fossils found

A 20-foot-long crocodile with three sets of fangs -- like wild boar tusks -- roamed parts of northern Africa millions of years ago, researchers reported Thursday.

In this Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, file photo, Monsignor Gianfranco Ravasi looks on near a portrait of Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei, part of the

Tooth and fingers said to be Galileo's found in container

A Florence museum says two fingers and a tooth believed to belong to Galileo Galilei have been found and will go on display next spring.

Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Tyurin smiles while holding a golf club shortly after landing of Russian Souyz TMA-9 space capsule about 500 km south-west of the Kazakh town of Karaganda, Saturday, April 21, 2007. (AP Photo/Sergei Ilnitsky, Pool)

Cosmonaut says Russia falling behind in space race

Russia lacks a viable program for developing a new spacecraft and will likely fall behind in the space race, a veteran Russian cosmonaut said in an interview published Friday.

Chickens stand in their cage at the Rose Acre Farms, Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, near Stuart, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Researchers ask: Are caged chickens miserable?

U.S. researchers are studying the effects of keeping commercial chickens in cages, a practice that is the source of an angry debate between animal welfare groups and producers.

This image provided by NASA shows a partial view of space shuttle Atlantis' payload bay, vertical stabilizer, orbital maneuvering system pods and docking mechanism backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth in this image photographed by an STS-129 crew member from an aft flight deck window, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009.

Astronauts get extra moving time at space station

Space shuttle Atlantis has been declared free of any worrisome launch damage. That means the crewmen won't need to conduct another detailed inspection of their ship until after they leave the International Space Station.

Sony Corp. Chief Executive Howard Stringer, center, accompanied by Executive Deputy President Hiroshi Yoshioka, left, and Executive Vice President Kazuo Hirai, speaks during a press conference in Tokyo Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)

Sony hopes online service will build brand loyalty

Sony's new online service connecting the whole range of its gadgets to downloadable content like movies and games should help build brand loyalty, a top executive said Friday.

In this April 22, 2009 photo, the exterior of eBay offices in San Jose, Calif., is shown. EBay Inc. will release quarterly earnings at the close of the market, Wednesday, July 22, 2009. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)

eBay completes sale of Skype for US$2B

EBay has completed its sale of Skype for about US$2 billion to an investor group that included the founders of the Internet phone service.

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Google adding automatic captions to YouTube videos

Google Inc. said Thursday it is introducing automatic, machine-generated captions for videos on its YouTube site. The new service, being launched this week, is intended to make online videos accessible to the deaf and hearing-impaired.

Stormy clouds move in over the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill, Sunday Sept. 13, 2009. (The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld)

Nearly a third of Parliament on Twitter

Members of Parliament are scrambling to climb aboard the Twitter bandwagon -- and getting elbowed by controversial, satirical and even phoney postings.

Crewmen Michael Foreman and Dr. Robert Satcher, Jr., install a space antenna outside the International Space Station, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP / NASA)

Astronauts complete 1st spacewalk of mission

A pair of spacewalking astronauts hustled through antenna and cable work outside the International Space Station on Thursday and even whipped off an extra chore.

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Yahoo jumps on Twitter bandwagon to improve search

Yahoo is jumping on the Twitter bandwagon in its latest attempt to improve its Internet search engine and lure back some of its dwindling audience.

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TV to be watched mostly online in just a few years: analysts

Canadians already are going online in significant numbers to watch TV shows and some say it's just a matter of time before the Internet permanently weans viewers from their cable or satellite connections.

Sony Corp. Chief Executive Howard Stringer speaks during a press conference, outlining Sony's turnaround strategy at the electronics giant's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)

Sony chief executive outlines turnaround plan

Sony said it aims to be profitable in gaming and flat-panel TVs by the fiscal year ending March 2011, pushing 3-D technology as a way to showcase its strength in entertainment and surface from deep losses.

A month-old baby gorilla is held by his mother Ngozi at Toronto Zoo on Wednesday September 30, 2009. The baby gorilla was named Nassir on Nov. 18, 2009. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young)

Toronto gorilla snacks on his new baby's name

Charles the gorilla at the Toronto Zoo has named his son Nassir. The western lowland gorilla chose the name this by picking one of five piles of snacks, each of which had a male name allocated to it.

In this photo taken Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, a mixed breed of a Siamese and salt water crocodile is seen at Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center in Phnom Tamao village, Takoe province, about 45 kilometers south of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. (AP Photo/Heng Sinith)

Rare crocs found hiding in plain sight in Cambodia

Conservationists searching for one of the world's most endangered crocodile species say they have found dozens of the reptiles lounging in plain sight -- at a wildlife rescue center in Cambodia.

Space shuttle Atlantis docks at space station

Space shuttle Atlantis has arrived at the International Space Station, docking just before noon on Wednesday.

MySpace in talks to buy imeem

Online social hub MySpace is in talks to acquire struggling free music streaming site imeem, two people familiar with the matter have said.

Ford, Subaru, VW win insurance industry picks

Ford, Subaru and Volkswagen sit atop the insurance industry's annual list of the safest new vehicles, according to a closely watched assessment used by car companies to lure safety-conscious consumers to showrooms.

IBM takes a (feline) step toward thinking machines

Researchers from IBM Corp. are reporting that they've simulated a cat's cerebral cortex, the thinking part of the brain, using a massive supercomputer.

Popular Kindle reading device now shipping to Canada

Canadians can finally discover for themselves whether Amazon's Kindle ebook reader is worth all the hype and the more than $300 it will cost to have one shipped north.

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Digital Memories

Can a website keep veterans' stories alive for another generation?

It's now illegal for Ontario drivers to use cellphones, BlackBerries and other hand-held electronic devices.

Bad Driving Gene?

Are you a terrible driver? You may have your parents to thank.

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Building the Ares I-X

NASA constructs what could be the next generation of space travel.

The 327-foot-tall Ares I-X test rocket moves slowly to launch pad 39B from the Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009. The Ares 1-X is scheduled to launch on Oct. 27.(AP Photo/John Raoux)

Ares 1-X

A $450M test of a prototype rocket that could be NASA's next spacecraft.

Sebastien Loeb and Daniel Elna  near Halfway, Wales, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Rally of Britain

A thrilling road race through the scenic countryside near Cardiff, Wales.

The Aerostat is seen in this image courtesy Sierra Nevada Corporation.

Eye in the Sky

The U.S. military has bought a controversial surveillance balloon.

Body Worlds

Body Worlds

Exhibition offers transparent view at Ontario Science Centre.

Webnation

Webnation

New Media Specialist Amber MacArthur brings you dispatches from our digital planet

Now or Never

Climate Change

The climate change dispute is a 'fake debate,' says a PR expert.

Expedition 10 Earth Observation Photos from crew aboard the ISS

Earth Observation

Take a look at 10 of the best photos taken by crew aboard the ISS.

Canadians caught on camera

Candid Canadians

Some of the best candid shots captured by the Google Street View.

Hubble handiwork

Hubble's stunning handiwork

Check out the Hubble's handiwork in these out-of-this world pictures.

Giant volcanic rock statues called Moais are shown on Easter Island in the South Pacific in Feb. 2007. (AP Photo / La Tercera)

Ancient Secret

U.K. archeologists have solved one of Easter Island's big mysteries.

 Canucks in Space

Canucks in Space

Two Canadians together in space for the first time in history.

Google ABCs

Google ABCs

Check out 'Canadian alphabet' gallery.

Memories of the Moon Landing

Moon Memories

Buzz Aldrin on the new space era he began, 40 years ago.

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The chance of the destruction of our planet is very very small with this collider, but who are these people to decide what risks are acceptable for all of mankind? It puts me at unease and adds to my anxiety. CERN acknowledges that there are miniscule risks -- they admit to it so please spare the convoluted retorts.

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Hadron Collider back in action after year of repairs