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We are the Borg… And That is a Good Thing - Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies

We are the Borg… And That is a Good Thing
Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies
The majority of transhumanists, scientists, astronomers, computer specialists, etc. became interested in their fields of study through their interest in science-fiction. We know the story of how cellphones were designed with Star Trek's communicators ...

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Ready for the Solar Eclipse on Sunday? Here's How to View It Safely - Patch.com

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Ready for the Solar Eclipse on Sunday? Here's How to View It Safely
Patch.com
Wikipedia Commons' GNU Free Documentation License A partial solar eclipse is expected to darken the sun in Millbrae and surrounding areas between 5:16 and 7:40 pm Sunday, but astronomers are advising you look ver-rrry carefully.
Viewing events, eyewear urged for 'Ring of Fire'Sacramento Bee
Webcasts push solar eclipse to the massesAustin American-Statesman

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Astronomers gear up for today's partial eclipse - Victoria Times Colonist

Astronomers gear up for today's partial eclipse
Victoria Times Colonist
By Jeff Bell, Times Colonist May 20, 2012 University of Victoria astronomy grad students, left to right, Athira Menon, Michael Palmer, instructor Russ Robb, Masen Lamb, Chris Barber, Azadeh Fattahi and Andy Pon, look at the sun using Eclipser glasses.

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Astronomers gear up for partial eclipse - Victoria Times Colonist

Astronomers gear up for partial eclipse
Victoria Times Colonist
By Jeff Bell, Times Colonist May 19, 2012 UVic astronomy students try out their Eclipser glasses ahead of today's partial solar eclipse. Left to right: Athira Menon, Michael Palmer, instructor Russ Robb, Masen Lamb, Azadeh Fattahi, Chris Barber and ...

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Eclipse 2012: Where to See It in the Bay Area - Patch.com

Eclipse 2012: Where to See It in the Bay Area
Patch.com
Viewing won't be quite as stunning as the photo that accompanies this article, since it was taken by satellite, but astronomers say that an annular solar eclipse, with 84 percent coverage of the sun is well worth seeing. This list includes a few select ...