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'Green' fireworks may brighten eco-friendly 4th of July displays in future

With millions of people in the United States eagerly awaiting those July 4 fireworks displays — and our Canadian neighbors doing likewise for their July 1 Canada Day celebrations — here's a prospect for those ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Jun 22, 2009 | popularity 3.2 / 5 (5) | comments 1




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Phoenix Lander Winds Up Its Astonishing Summer On Mars

(PhysOrg.com) -- Mars has slipped far enough behind the sun today that signals from Mars-orbiting spacecraft are effectively blocked until mid-December. This solar conjunction happens every two years.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Nov 25, 2008 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0

More Soil Delivered to Phoenix Lander Lab

Scientists working on the Phoenix Mars Mission are analyzing soil delivered to the spacecraft's Wet Chemistry Laboratory.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Sep 17, 2008 | popularity 3.2 / 5 (6) | comments 3

Next Mars Soil Scoop Slated for Last of Lander's Wet Lab Cells

(PhysOrg.com) -- The next soil sample that NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander will deliver to its deck instruments will go to the fourth of the four cells of Phoenix's wet chemistry laboratory, according to the Phoenix ...

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created Sep 10, 2008 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Phoenix Mission Conducting Extended Activities on Mars

NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander, having completed its 90-day primary mission, is continuing its science collection activities. Science and engineering teams are looking forward to at least another month of Martian ...

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created Sep 01, 2008 | popularity 4 / 5 (12) | comments 0

Martian soil may contain detrimental substance

Scientists are analyzing results from soil samples delivered several weeks ago to science instruments on NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander to understand the landing site's soil chemistry and mineralogy.

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created Aug 05, 2008 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (30) | comments 6

A healthier July Fourth: Eco-friendly fireworks and flares poised to light up the sky

From the rockets' red glare to bombs bursting in air, researchers are developing more environmentally friendly fireworks and flares to light up the night sky while minimizing potential health risks, according ...

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created Jun 30, 2008 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (6) | comments 0


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