News tagged with freefall
Capsule and skydiver ready for record-setting freefall
Part science experiment, part publicity stunt, part life-long ambition, the Red Bull Stratos mission will feature skydiver Felix Baumgartner attempting to break the speed of sound with his body in a record-setting ...
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Mar 08, 2012 |
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Skydiver prepares for record-setting freefall from the edge of space
In 2010, we reported on Felix Baumgartner and his upcoming attempt to break the sound barrier with his body, in a freefall from the edge of space. Part science experiment, part publicity stunt, part life-long ...
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Feb 16, 2012 |
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Supersonic Freefall
The sound barrier was first broken by an aircraft in 1947, but this year a man will attempt to break the sound barrier with his body alone. His freefall jump from the edge of space will not only break records, ...
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Apr 06, 2010 |
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Does weak equivalence break down at the quantum level?
(PhysOrg.com) -- One of the givens in physics is the weak equivalence principle. This principle has been considered solid since Einstein proposed that it is not possible to detect the difference between uniform acceleration ...
Dec 08, 2009 |
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Seeking cheaper, nimbler satellites and safer disposal of space debris
A new research program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute seeks to define the next-generation of low-orbit satellites that are more maneuverable, cheaper to launch, easier to hide, and longer lived. Additionally, ...
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Feb 28, 2012 |
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Weightless US teachers eye giant science leap
"Excited," "nervous," "terrified" -- just three emotions described by a group of US teachers about to take a dizzying "weightless" flight all for the cause of science, naturally.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Nov 17, 2011 |
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Saint Lawrence seaway eels slipping into oblivion
Standing in tall rubber boots in mud smeared with gooey algae, Bruno Ouellet tugs on massive nets strewn across the shores of the Saint Lawrence River, hoping to snag just a few eels.
Oct 21, 2011 |
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Anonymous hacker mavericks threaten Facebook
A splinter group of notorious hacker collective Anonymous was fomenting support Wednesday for a plan to "kill" online social networking star Facebook.
Aug 10, 2011 |
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Anonymous antics spark hacker feud
Hackers bent on derailing Anonymous clashed with members of the notorious group at a DefCon gathering in Las Vegas late Saturday.
Aug 07, 2011 |
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Freefall -- aphids' survival strategy
As soon as aphids feeding on a plant sense the heat and humidity in a mammal's breath, they drop to safety before they are inadvertently ingested together with the plant the animal is feeding on. These findings by Moshe Gish ...
Jul 12, 2011 |
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Green zone: After two years, did all her eco-friendly projects pay off?
It started with gray water, then escalated to chickens, composting toilets and rain barrels. I'm talking about the two years I've spent transforming my humble California bungalow into a test case for sustainable living ...
Oct 21, 2010 |
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The next generation of stem cells
Embryonic stem cells behave very differently outside the pull of Earth's gravity, researchers suggest.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Oct 18, 2010 |
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Freescale Xtrinsic accelerometers optimize resolution and battery life in consumer devices
The global MEMS market is expected to expand by 11 percent in 2010, propelled by strong sales in mobile handsets, gaming controllers and digital cameras, according to iSuppli Corp. The majority of these devices use motion ...
Sep 14, 2010 |
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Building a better safety helmet
Student researchers at Northeastern University have developed the technology for a helmet that could measure the severity of head injuries suffered by fallen skiers or snowboarders and alert first responders ...
Jul 13, 2010 |
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