The Great Lakes Zephyr - Wind Energy & Hydrogen Journal

W I R E D N E W S Top Stories - 09:15AM 18.May.04.PDT
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Big Flap Over Future Flight (Technology 2:00 a.m. PDT)
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In the hunt for a more versatile aircraft, researchers are mimicking
the beasts that have been flying for years -- birds. By Lakshmi
Sandhana.
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U.N. Says OK to GM Crops (Technology 8:59 a.m. PDT)
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The U.N. food agency says it sees no adverse effects from genetically
modified crops. Also: Israeli scientists mate vultures with broken
wings.... Mars rover Opportunity looks for more evidence of water....
and more.
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Online Grocery Shopping, Take Two (Business Monday)
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Miss the good old days when you could shop for groceries from the
comfort of your ergonomically correct computer chair? Those days may be
returning, as several grocers cautiously dip their toes into online
ordering.
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Don't Flush Brains Down the Drain (Technology Monday)
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has a plan for cattle brains and
other remains that may carry deadly mad cow disease. It wants to turn
them into a bio-based source of energy.
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