Dozens seek help after bromine leak in Russia
Up to 50 litres of the toxic element bromine leaked Thursday at a rail station in the Russian Urals, releasing clouds of yellow smoke and forcing dozens to seek medical help.
Environment
Sep 1, 2011
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Can electric cars win over the mass market?
It's not every day that a US governor accepts an invitation to the launch of a Japanese-built car, but Nissan's all-electric Leaf offers environmental credentials that top any nationalistic concerns.
Energy & Green Tech
Aug 26, 2011
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Jupiter-bound Juno spacecraft mated to its rocket
NASA's Juno spacecraft completed its last significant terrestrial journey today, July 27, with a 15-mile (25-kilometer) trip from Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., to its launch pad at the Cape Canaveral Air ...
Space Exploration
Jul 28, 2011
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NASA's spacecraft t-minus one month to Jupiter period
NASA's Juno spacecraft is 30 days before its first launch window opens.
Space Exploration
Jul 6, 2011
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Say goodbye to cool summers: climate study
By 2050, the coolest summers in the tropics and parts of the northern hemisphere will still be hotter than the most scorching summers since the mid-20th century if global warming continues apace, according to a new study.
Environment
Jun 10, 2011
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Greenhouse gas emissions hitting record highs
(AP) -- Despite 20 years of effort, greenhouse gas emissions are going up instead of down, hitting record highs as climate negotiators gather to debate a new global warming accord.
Environment
Jun 5, 2011
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Juno solar panels complete testing
The three massive solar panels that will provide power for NASA's Juno spacecraft during its mission to Jupiter have seen their last photons of light until they are deployed in space after launch. The last of the Jupiter-bound ...
Space Exploration
May 30, 2011
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Endeavour astronauts wrap up third spacewalk
Two US astronauts wrapped up their third spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Wednesday after some doing maintenance work on the Russian side of the orbiting lab, NASA said.
Space Exploration
May 25, 2011
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NASA astronauts test new exercises on space walk
Two astronauts floated out of the International Space Station on Wednesday after trying out new exercises aimed at preventing decompression sickness while conserving oxygen, NASA said.
Space Exploration
May 25, 2011
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Astronauts to try spacewalk 'hokey pokey': NASA
US astronauts on Tuesday will try out a new set of exercises to prepare them for the change in pressure they encounter on their spacewalk outside the International Space Station, NASA said.
Space Exploration
May 24, 2011
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