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An artist's rendering provided by SpaceWorks Engineering, Inc. shows a modern design for an orbital power plant beaming renewable energy to the developing world in this image released to Reuters on November 12, 2011.

Orbital Solar Power Plants Touted for Energy Needs

The sun's abundant energy, if harvested in space, could provide a cost-effective way to meet global power needs in as little as 30 years with seed money from governments, according to a study by an international scientific group.
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Police say Portland protesters arming for fight

Portland police warned on Friday that anti-Wall Street protesters in the city were fashioning makeshift weapons with wood and nails, in advance of a planned move by authorities to clear their two encampments over the weekend.
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Fire Retardants May Not Harm Newborns' Thyroids

Despite concerns that common fireproofing chemicals could disrupt thyroid function in developing fetuses, a new study finds no link between thyroid hormone levels and flame retardants in the blood of newborn babies.
The founding members of Black Sabbath appeared in Los Angeles to make it official that their first album of new material since 1978 is coming next fall and that they're already gearing up for a tour, Billboard reported Friday. Legendary producer Rick Rubi

Black Sabbath’s Original Lineup Releasing Album Next Fall

The founding members of Black Sabbath appeared in Los Angeles to make it official that their first album of new material since 1978 is coming next fall and that they're already gearing up for a tour, Billboard reported Friday. Legendary producer Rick Rubin, who's collaborated with the Beastie Boys and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, will be on hand to master the recordings.
NASA Mars Mission Set to Mark Australian Significance on ‘Martian Landmarks’

NASA to Launch New Space Craft to Mars

NASA is preparing to launch its largest and most advanced Mars rover at the end of the month. It will spend nearly two years examining areas of the Red Planet.
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Brooklyn Navy Yard Opens to Public After 200 Years with New Visitors Center

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg led the festivities at the grand opening celebration of the new $25 million facility, educating attendees about the rich history of the Navy Yard along the way. The event was also a chance for the mayor to showcase the launch of a new employment center there that will help place 300 local residents, veterans and other workers in industrial and tech jobs at the yard.

Nvidia Profit View Raised by FBR

FBR Capital Markets raised its profit estimates of Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA), after the graphics chip maker reported solid third-quarter results that came in above Wall Street expectations.
NVIDIA President and CEO Jen-Hsun Huang gives a demonstration during his keynote address at the GPU Technology Conference in San Jose

Chipmaker Nvidia's Quarterly Results Beats Street

Nvidia Corp's third-quarter results beat estimates as the chipmaker refocused on smartphones and tablets in a tepid personal computer market, although its revenue forecast was a bit lower than expected.

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