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Exploring the standard model of physics without the high-energy collider

Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in the US, have performed sophisticated laser measurements to detect the subtle effects of one of nature's most ...

Physics / General Physics

created Aug 10, 2009 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (9) | comments 11

Spitzer Telescope Warms Up to New Career

The primary mission of NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope is about to end after more than five and a half years of probing the cosmos with its keen infrared eye. Within about a week of May 12, the telescope is ...

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created May 06, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 2

Herschel and Planck to lift off on 14 May

(PhysOrg.com) -- Now that additional checks on the Ariane 5 ECA launcher have been completed, Arianespace and ESA have set the launch date of Herschel and Planck for Thursday 14 May.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Apr 28, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

James Webb Space Telescope first flight mirror completes cryogenic testing

(PhysOrg.com) -- The first mirror segment that will fly on the James Webb Space Telescope, built by Northrop Grumman Corporation, has completed its first series of cryogenic temperature tests in the X-ray ...

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Apr 08, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (6) | comments 0

NASA Tests Engine Technology for Landing Astronauts on the Moon

(PhysOrg.com) -- A technology development engine that may help NASA safely return astronauts to the lunar surface has successfully completed its third round of testing. The goal of these tests is to reduce ...

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Jan 14, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0


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