Science
"Big Bang" collider sets particle beam record
GENEVA (Reuters) - The "Big Bang" experiment at CERN near Geneva scored a world record on Monday by accelerating beams to the highest energy ever achieved in a particle collider, the research center announced. Full Article
Space shuttle Atlantis returns to Earth
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Space shuttle Atlantis touched down at its Florida home port on Friday, wrapping up an 11-day mission to deliver cargo to the International Space Station, one of NASA's final supply runs before the shuttle fleet is retired next year. Full Article
The earthships have landed
Nov 30 - In a remote corner of northern New Mexico, some 50 inhabitants of what are called "Earthships" are demonstrating the art of self-sufficiency. Play Video
Venice submerged
The water level in the canal city has risen to 130 cm (4 feet) above normal, according to the monitoring institute.
Senate opens work on healthcare bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate began work on a sweeping healthcare overhaul on Monday, with senators on both sides pouncing on the findings in a nonpartisan budget report on insurance premiums to bolster their arguments. Full Article | Video
