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Koreans copy dog, start Clone Wars

August 6th, 2008 · Comments Off

The world’s first commercial pet cloning business has effectively opened for business, after South Korean scientists confirmed the cloning of five pit bull puppies from a dead ‘parent’ called Booger. The clones were born in Seoul last week.
The success of the project is expected to herald the beginning of a global pet cloning industry.
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Star Trek MMO to debut Stardate Aug 10

July 30th, 2008 · Comments Off

The first footage from the eagerly awaited Star Trek Online MMO will debut at the Las Vegas Star Trek Convention on August 10. Those that can’t make the event will be able to tune into the launch via a webcast at Star Trek Online.
Developed by Cryptic Studios, the codehouse behind Marvel Universe Online, the […]

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Korean robot hero becomes ambassador for UN

July 28th, 2008 · No Comments

A cartoon superhero has become the Korean goodwill ambassador for the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR). Robot Taekwon V will take the role normally reserved for living, breathing humans.

The 32-year-old ‘toon hero (pictured above) was announced as the country’s ambassador at the recent Taekwon V Celebration 2008. “Taekwon V is a character […]

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World’s top Star Trek attraction cashes in its chips

July 26th, 2008 · Comments Off

Star Trek: The Experience is closing. The big-budget SF attraction, which has drawn Trekkers worldwide to the Las Vegas Hilton for the past eleven years, will fly its final mission on September 1. Then ST: The Experience, with its DS9 promenade of souvenir shops, and Quark’s Bar and Restaurant, will leave this planet for good.
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Aliens have visited us, ex-astronaut tells headbangers

July 26th, 2008 · No Comments

When rock station Kerrang Radio lined up an interview with the distinguished ex-astronaut Dr Edgar Mitchell, it was unaware of the internet feeding frenzy it was about to create. Mitchell, a veteran of the 1971 Apollo 14 mission and the last man to walk on the surface of the moon (allegedly, conspiracy theorists permitting) calmly […]

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