The oddest science stories of 2006

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1. Headlines
   1. Microsoft reveals Xbox One, the 'new generation' console

      On Tuesday at the company's campus in Redmond, Wash., Microsoft unveiled the new Xbox One console, an "all-in-one system" with controller and new Kinect sensor array.

   2. Tornado-proof homes? Up to 85 percent can be spared, expert says
   3. Solar Impulse airplane set for trip to Dallas
   4. Xbox One brings speech, gestures, multitasking to TV
   5. Away from home? Petcube lets you watch and play with your cats online
   6. Bezos' moon rocket engines to go on display
   7. Xbox One won't require always-online connection — but it'll be online a lot
2. Multimedia
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      Growing cities become tornado target
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      Behind-the-scenes look at 'Call of Duty: Ghosts'
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      Last, next gen 'Call of Duty' compared
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      'Call of Duty: Ghosts' gameplay premiere