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Methane discovery hints at living Martian microbes
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Plumes of methane in the atmosphere of Mars provide evidence of the possible existence of microbes living below the Martian surface that produce the gas as some do on Earth, U.S. scientists said on Thursday. Full Article
Cloaking device may make cell phone static vanish
CHICAGO (Reuters) - A new light-bending material has brought scientists one step closer to creating a cloaking device that could hide objects from sight. Full Article
Jobs announcement hits Apple shares
Jan 15 - News that Apple boss Steve Jobs is taking a six-month leave of absence due to health concerns has hit the company's shares and increased uncertainty. Play Video
Crisis in Gaza
Israel continues its military offensive into the Gaza Strip as Hamas provides no respite to rockets fired into Israel's cities.
U.S. group sues Coke over VitaminWater health claims
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A U.S. consumer group said on Thursday it filed a class action lawsuit against Coca-Cola Co, accusing the company of making deceptive health claims about its Vitaminwater beverages. Full Article