Archive: 08/23/2005
Prognosis for bird flu still alarming
The man who 40 years ago predicted the origin of pandemic influenza says seeing his hunch come true would be thrilling if it were not so terrifying.
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'Magnetic flames' in molecular magnets exhibit properties akin to fire
In a groundbreaking experiment, researchers from The City College of New York (CCNY) and Lehman College have measured the speed of magnetic avalanches and discovered that the process is analogous to the flame front of a flammable ...
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New way of making 'nanostructured films' wins innovation fellowship
A University of Leicester project which will have implications for the quality of magnetic recording has won a prestigious Innovation Fellowship, allowing researchers to develop its commercial potential.
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Nanomaterials to Mimic Cells
Mimicking a real living cell by combining artificial membranes and nanomaterials in one construction is the aim of a new research grant at UC Davis. The Nanoscale Integrated Research Team grant, funded by the National Science ...
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Six Years Into Its Mission, Chandra Continues To Achieve Scientific Firsts
In August 1999, NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory opened for business. Six years later, it continues to achieve scientific firsts.
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New climate modelling computer provides more reliable risk analyses
Enhanced computing capability will make it possible to gain new insights on climate change. On Tuesday, August 23, the climate modelling computer Tornado was inaugurated by Lena Sommestad, who is Environment Minister in Sweden.
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U.S. Satellite Industry Dominates Despite Overcapacity
The market for commercial communications satellites is expected to be worth $25.4 billion over the next 10 years, according to Forecast International's recently completed analysis "Commercial Communications Satellites: 2005-2014." ...
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Analysis Of Flower Genes Reveals The Fate Of An Ancient Gene Duplication
In a step that advances our ability to discern the ancient evolutionary relationships between different genes and their biological functions, researchers have provided insight into the present-day outcome of a single gene ...
Aug 23, 2005 |
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China Inaugurates First Lunar Probe Engineering Center
China launches its lunar probe engineering center Monday in Beijing as Chinese experts have started their work to develop a satellite to probe the moon.
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Thirty Years And Counting
The first was in 1975. Since then more than 2,200 tests on Space Shuttle Main Engines (SSME) have been completed at NASA's Stennis Space Center in south Mississippi.
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