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By Jul 29, 2011
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New Geographic Data Analysis Gives Historians a Futuristic Window Into the Past

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By Jul 15, 2011
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3-D Scanning and Reconstruction of Crash Scenes Will Save Cops and Drivers Time and Money

Police in England will soon deploy 3-D laser scanners to the scene of car crashes, saving time and allowing wreckage...

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