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Week in pictures: Map flap

roundup Microsoft pits Virtual Earth against Google's map offering. Also: The Vista OS, Discovery's orbit and solar 'rayce' finale.

CNET News staff
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Microsoft pits its Virtual Earth against Google's latest map offering. Also: A peek at Microsoft's Vista OS, space shuttle Discovery's return to orbit and the solar 'rayce' finale.

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A map of the world

Microsoft's Virtual Earth blends mapping, satellite imagery and yellow pages data. Google responds quickly.
July 25, 2005

Vista
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Vista's look and feel

Microsoft offers a first look at the features of its new operating system, from start to photos.
July 27, 2005

Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off
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Return flight

Space shuttle Discovery reaches orbit Tuesday, marking NASA's return to manned spaceflight after more than two years.
July 27, 2005

International Space Station
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Hotel for space travelers

The International Space Station gets a visit from the shuttle Discovery. The crew has been there since April.
July 28, 2005

Crossing the finish line
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Wolverines win solar 'rayce'

The University of Michigan's car crossed the finish line to win the 2,500-mile North American Solar Challenge.
July 28, 2005

The patterns of life
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Genetic art

Software turns long strings of genetic code into luminous, scientifically accurate visualizations that resemble calligraphy.
July 27, 2005

Bluetooth-inspired eyewear
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New shades of wireless

Motorola and Oakley unveil sunglasses that link to Bluetooth devices, while Q takes aim at the BlackBerry.
July 26, 2005

My AOL beta
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My AOL beta gets personal

On My AOL beta, a person can store and manage RSS feeds while getting access to e-mail and shopping.
July 28, 2005

ENV
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Street-legal fuel cell?

An energy tech company opens the throttle on its design for a hydrogen-powered motorcycle.
July 25, 2005

Buttricia
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I can't believe it's not a TV ad

A series of short films available on the Web is the centerpiece of a new ad campaign.
July 26, 2005

Rainbow trout
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Playing God with Frankentrout?

Researchers are working on producing bigger, more attractive fish--because ugly, unsold ones mean wasted food and lower profits.
July 28, 2005

Web tracks Fat Man
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Finding 'Forrest Lump'

California man gains Web following as he details cross-country trek to lose weight and "regain my life."
July 25, 2005

InsBot makes new friends
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Mini robot mimics roaches

Social robots that interact with cockroaches may someday help rid homes of common pests.
July 22, 2005