New historic finds help paint picture of lime workers' lives
(PhysOrg.com) -- The hairpin may have held a woman's hair back long ago, but now it holds a wealth of information.
Archaeology
Jul 10, 2009
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Heat Shield Readied for Next Mars Rover
Lockheed Martin Space Systems, Denver, has finished building and testing the heat shield for protecting the Curiosity rover of NASA's Mars Science Laboratory project. This heat shield is even larger than the ones used for ...
Space Exploration
Jul 10, 2009
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Storms NASA's only worry for shuttle launch
(AP) -- Thunderstorms are threatening to delay NASA's planned launch Saturday of space shuttle Endeavour.
Space Exploration
Jul 10, 2009
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Illustrious Jewish roots of Tory leader revealed
(PhysOrg.com) -- David Cameron’s Jewish history goes back hundreds - if not thousands - of years, according to a University of Manchester historian. Dr Yaakov Wise, who specialises in Jewish history, says the Tory leader ...
Other
Jul 10, 2009
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Moonship Photographed by Backyard Astronomers
On June 29th, neighbors of Paul Mortfield in Ontario, Canada, heard "cheers of excitement" coming from the astronomer's house. What caused the commotion?
Space Exploration
Jul 10, 2009
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Tailoring surgical glues for specific applications
(PhysOrg.com) -- Surgical adhesives, which can be used to seal tissues after an operation or to repair wounds, are becoming increasingly important parts of a doctor's toolkit. However, their one-size-fits-all nature means ...
Materials Science
Jul 10, 2009
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Tying up loose ends for a quantum leap
Quantum technologies have become the Holy Grail of the IT industry with research projects springing up all over Europe. Now a major effort is being made to spur development by adopting a coordinated, structured approach.
Other
Jul 10, 2009
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Blood vessel bends and branches put the brakes on statins
(PhysOrg.com) -- New British Heart Foundation (BHF) research revealed today suggests for the first time that the way blood flows through our arteries may boost an antioxidant effect of statin medicines. The discovery at Imperial ...
Biochemistry
Jul 10, 2009
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London 2012 replaces sponsor Nortel with Cisco
(AP) -- London Olympic officials on Friday replaced bankrupt Canadian technology sponsor Nortel Networks with Cisco for the 2012 Games, a move that will cost organizers $19.4 million in revenue.
Business
Jul 10, 2009
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Social networking aggregator sues Facebook
(AP) -- In a counter-punch to the world's biggest online hangout, a small Web company called Power.com has sued Facebook, saying it doesn't follow its own policy of giving users control over their content.
Internet
Jul 10, 2009
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