NASA names new Kennedy Space Center chief
NASA has announced that Deputy Director of the Kennedy Space Center, William Parsons will become the center's director effective in January.
Space Exploration
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Spacewalkers Preparing New Truss for Operation
With the P3/P4 truss securely attached to the International Space Station, STS-115 Mission Specialists Joe Tanner and Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper are now conducting a spacewalk to prepare the bus-sized structure for operation. ...
Space Exploration
Sep 12, 2006
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Chemists create new polymers by adding DNA base pairs
Chemists at Virginia Tech are creating new polymers by adding DNA base pairs. Attributes include improved stretchable behavior and self-healing polymer films and coatings.
Sep 12, 2006
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Modeling the movement of electrons at the molecular scale
Finding more efficient ways of storing and using energy requires scientists to first look at the particles that set these fundamental processes in motion – the electrons. Controlling the movement of electrons through individual ...
General Physics
Sep 12, 2006
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Shining light in quantum computing
University of Queensland scientist Devon Biggerstaff is investigating ways to manipulate light in a process that will help shape future supercomputers and communication technology.
General Physics
Sep 12, 2006
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