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See-Through Vision, from Sci-Fi to Reality
French scientists have invented what is popularly referred to as ‘x-ray vision’ by unscrambling the light carried through very thin and opaque objects.  We won’t be able to see through walls any time soon, but the team is hoping to improve the technology to the point of being able to see through skin.  Read a full explanation at National Geographic.

A Doomsday Vault- for Seeds
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway might look like a secret hideout, but it actually strives to preserve crop diversity by collecting as many seed samples as it can.  Recently the Vault met the goal of a half million different seed varieties, including strawberries from the slopes of a Russian volcano, and American soybeans.  See pictures and read about the mission here.

Vote for 2010 Dogs of Valor
The Humane Society sponsors an annual ‘People’s Hero’ for amazing and courageous canines.  See the finalists and cast your vote this week.

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