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Fly's eye detector spies cosmic-ray cut-off
An experiment to detect subatomic particles arriving from deep space has triumphantly announced … their absence.
An experiment to detect subatomic particles arriving from deep space has triumphantly announced … their absence.
Astronomy
Source: Nature
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 19, 2008, 9:47am
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Source: Nature
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 19, 2008, 9:47am
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Space Station Robot Gets Its 1st Checkup
The international space station's giant new handyman robot got its first checkup, with astronauts and flight controllers testing its electronics, joints and brakes.
The international space station's giant new handyman robot got its first checkup, with astronauts and flight controllers testing its electronics, joints and brakes.
New Clues to the Most Amazing Shapes in Space
Planets or companion stars could shape planetary nebulae around dying stars.
Planets or companion stars could shape planetary nebulae around dying stars.
Astronomy
Source: Space.com
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 18, 2008, 9:31am
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Source: Space.com
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 18, 2008, 9:31am
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Novel spots found on Jupiter 
Scientists have observed unexpected luminous spots on Jupiter caused by its moon Io.
Scientists have observed unexpected luminous spots on Jupiter caused by its moon Io.
Space
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Mar 17, 2008, 12:53pm
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Mar 17, 2008, 12:53pm
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New portrait of Earth shows land cover as never before
A new global portrait taken from space details Earth’s land cover with a resolution never before obtained. ESA, in partnership with the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation, presented the preliminary version of the map to scientists last week at the 2nd GlobCover User Consultation workshop held in Rome, Italy.
A new global portrait taken from space details Earth’s land cover with a resolution never before obtained. ESA, in partnership with the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation, presented the preliminary version of the map to scientists last week at the 2nd GlobCover User Consultation workshop held in Rome, Italy.
Environment
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Mar 17, 2008, 11:15am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Mar 17, 2008, 11:15am
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Mercury's shifting, rolling past
Patterns of scalloped-edged cliffs or lobate scarps on Mercury’s surface are thrust faults that are consistent with the planet shrinking and cooling with time.
Patterns of scalloped-edged cliffs or lobate scarps on Mercury’s surface are thrust faults that are consistent with the planet shrinking and cooling with time.
Space
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Mar 17, 2008, 11:15am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Mar 17, 2008, 11:15am
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Cassini probe failed to 'taste' moon's geysers in flyby
The Cassini spacecraft has survived its passage though the ice plume of Enceladus and sent back close-up images and other data from this mysterious moon of Saturn, but not everything went according to plan. One vital experiment, which scientists hoped would help reveal the origin of the plume, failed to collect any data at the crucial moment.
The Cassini spacecraft has survived its passage though the ice plume of Enceladus and sent back close-up images and other data from this mysterious moon of Saturn, but not everything went according to plan. One vital experiment, which scientists hoped would help reveal the origin of the plume, failed to collect any data at the crucial moment.
Space
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Monday, Mar 17, 2008, 9:30am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Monday, Mar 17, 2008, 9:30am
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Space station robot flexes its muscles
Astronauts tested Dextre's joints; crewmates prepared for Mon. spacewalk
Astronauts tested Dextre's joints; crewmates prepared for Mon. spacewalk
What You Don't Know About Living in Space
As Astronauts Begin Spacewalks, a Few Things of Note About Life in Space
As Astronauts Begin Spacewalks, a Few Things of Note About Life in Space
Hardy Earth bacteria can grow in lunar soil
A hardy life form called cyanobacteria can grow in otherwise inhospitable lunar soil, new experiments suggest. Future colonists on the Moon might be able to use the cyanobacteria to extract resources from the soil that could be used to make rocket fuel and fertiliser for crops.
A hardy life form called cyanobacteria can grow in otherwise inhospitable lunar soil, new experiments suggest. Future colonists on the Moon might be able to use the cyanobacteria to extract resources from the soil that could be used to make rocket fuel and fertiliser for crops.
Space
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Mar 14, 2008, 8:07am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Mar 14, 2008, 8:07am
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Antarctica's unique space rocks
A pair of meteorites discovered in Antarctica are in a class all of their own, a major space conference has been told.
A pair of meteorites discovered in Antarctica are in a class all of their own, a major space conference has been told.
Vanguard I celebrates 50 years in space
The Vanguard I satellite celebrates its 50th birthday this year. Its launch on March 17, 1958 from Cape Canaveral, Florida, culminated the efforts of America’s first official space satellite program begun in September 1955. The first solar-powered satellite, Vanguard I has the distinction of being the oldest artificial satellite orbiting the earth.
The Vanguard I satellite celebrates its 50th birthday this year. Its launch on March 17, 1958 from Cape Canaveral, Florida, culminated the efforts of America’s first official space satellite program begun in September 1955. The first solar-powered satellite, Vanguard I has the distinction of being the oldest artificial satellite orbiting the earth.
Meteorites are a rich source of amino acids
he organic soup that spawned life on Earth may have gotten generous helpings from outer space, according to a new study. Scientists at the Carnegie Institution have discovered concentrations of amino acids in two meteorites that are more than ten times higher than levels previously measured in other similar meteorites.
he organic soup that spawned life on Earth may have gotten generous helpings from outer space, according to a new study. Scientists at the Carnegie Institution have discovered concentrations of amino acids in two meteorites that are more than ten times higher than levels previously measured in other similar meteorites.
Space
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 13, 2008, 9:39am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 13, 2008, 9:39am
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How We Present Ourselves to Aliens
What can a young civilization say in an interstellar exchange?
What can a young civilization say in an interstellar exchange?
Space
Source: Space.com
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 13, 2008, 8:41am
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Source: Space.com
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 13, 2008, 8:41am
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Mission to the Forgotten Planets
Before the Pluto fiasco, two asteroids were stripped of planet status.
Before the Pluto fiasco, two asteroids were stripped of planet status.
Space
Source: Discover Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 12, 2008, 8:36am
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Source: Discover Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 12, 2008, 8:36am
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Brown scientist answers how Peruvian meteorite made it to Earth
It made news around the world: On Sept. 15, 2007, an object hurtled through the sky and crashed into the Peruvian countryside. Scientists dispatched to the site near the village of Carancas found a gaping hole in the ground.
It made news around the world: On Sept. 15, 2007, an object hurtled through the sky and crashed into the Peruvian countryside. Scientists dispatched to the site near the village of Carancas found a gaping hole in the ground.
Space
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 12, 2008, 8:34am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 12, 2008, 8:34am
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How to Get to Alpha Centauri
Scientists ponder ways to reach our nearest star system, which could harbor Earth-like planets.
Scientists ponder ways to reach our nearest star system, which could harbor Earth-like planets.
Space
Source: Space.com
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 12, 2008, 8:34am
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Source: Space.com
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 12, 2008, 8:34am
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Columbus camera captures first views of Earth
One of the experiments housed on the European Columbus laboratory’s external platform is an automated eye in the sky known as the Earth Viewing Camera (EVC). Now, after several weeks of troubleshooting by the EVC team in the Netherlands, the first pictures from the orbiting camera have arrived safely back on Earth.
One of the experiments housed on the European Columbus laboratory’s external platform is an automated eye in the sky known as the Earth Viewing Camera (EVC). Now, after several weeks of troubleshooting by the EVC team in the Netherlands, the first pictures from the orbiting camera have arrived safely back on Earth.
Space
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 11, 2008, 9:19am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 11, 2008, 9:19am
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NASA's Shuttle Endeavour Begins Mission to the Space Station
Space shuttle Endeavour brought an early sunrise to the East Coast Tuesday, launching from NASA's Kennedy Space Center at 2:28 a.m. EDT and beginning the STS-123 mission to the International Space Station.
Space shuttle Endeavour brought an early sunrise to the East Coast Tuesday, launching from NASA's Kennedy Space Center at 2:28 a.m. EDT and beginning the STS-123 mission to the International Space Station.
Cassini Spacecraft to Dive Into Water Plume of Saturn Moon
NASA's Cassini spacecraft will make an unprecedented "in your face" flyby of Saturn's moon Enceladus on Wed., March 12.
NASA's Cassini spacecraft will make an unprecedented "in your face" flyby of Saturn's moon Enceladus on Wed., March 12.
Mysterious Craters Seen on Mercury
Craters come in all shapes and sizes, some more bizarre than others. Recent photos of Mercury have revealed two new categories of crater that scientists are puzzling over how to explain.
Craters come in all shapes and sizes, some more bizarre than others. Recent photos of Mercury have revealed two new categories of crater that scientists are puzzling over how to explain.
New purdue facility aims to improve NASA moon rocket engine
Purdue University engineers are conducting experiments using a new hydrogen facility to help NASA create designs to improve the cooling efficiency and performance of the J-2X rocket engine, critical for future missions to Mars and the moon.
Purdue University engineers are conducting experiments using a new hydrogen facility to help NASA create designs to improve the cooling efficiency and performance of the J-2X rocket engine, critical for future missions to Mars and the moon.
Space
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 11, 2008, 8:43am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 11, 2008, 8:43am
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Physicists and engineers search for new dimension
The universe as we currently know it is made up of three dimensions of space and one of time, but researchers in the Department of Physics and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech are exploring the possibility of an extra dimension.
The universe as we currently know it is made up of three dimensions of space and one of time, but researchers in the Department of Physics and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech are exploring the possibility of an extra dimension.
Physics
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Mar 10, 2008, 2:20pm
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Mar 10, 2008, 2:20pm
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Microscopic 'astronauts' to go back in orbit
Experimental payload aboard space shuttle Endeavor to continue studies on the ability of germs to cause disease
Experimental payload aboard space shuttle Endeavor to continue studies on the ability of germs to cause disease
Space
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Mar 10, 2008, 11:21am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Mar 10, 2008, 11:21am
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S. Korea's First Astronaut to be a Woman
A female engineer is swapped in after Russia rejects initial choice.
A female engineer is swapped in after Russia rejects initial choice.
New discovery at Jupiter could help protect Earth-orbit satellites
Radio waves accelerate electrons within Jupiter's magnetic field in the same way as they do on Earth
Radio waves accelerate electrons within Jupiter's magnetic field in the same way as they do on Earth
So Far So Good in Shuttle Countdown
Shuttle Endeavour is expected to blast off early Tuesday morning.
Shuttle Endeavour is expected to blast off early Tuesday morning.
MIT tackles urban gridlock with foldable car idea
Wouldn't it be nice to drive a car into town without worrying about finding a parking space?
Wouldn't it be nice to drive a car into town without worrying about finding a parking space?
Technology
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Saturday, Mar 08, 2008, 11:57am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Saturday, Mar 08, 2008, 11:57am
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Saturn's Moon Rhea Also May Have Rings
NASA's Cassini spacecraft has found evidence of material orbiting Rhea, Saturn's second largest moon. This is the first time rings may have been found around a moon.
NASA's Cassini spacecraft has found evidence of material orbiting Rhea, Saturn's second largest moon. This is the first time rings may have been found around a moon.
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