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Science Are cosmic gorillas limiting our search for E.T.? David Pescovitz

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Business Microsoft may spin off struggling XBox division Rob Beschizza

Games Sealed 1985 Super Mario Bros game fetches record $3m at auction Rob Beschizza

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