Russia to launch orbital laboratories
Russian space officials say they will launch two orbital laboratories to conduct experiments involving zero gravity, materials in space and biotechnologies.
Russian space officials say they will launch two orbital laboratories to conduct experiments involving zero gravity, materials in space and biotechnologies.
Space Exploration
Aug 14, 2006
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Refurbishing an exercise treadmill and preparing for a facility expansion highlighted activities aboard the International Space Station last week.
Space Exploration
Aug 14, 2006
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Nanotechnology is revolutionizing the way things are constructed -- from stain resistant clothing to stronger, yet lighter tennis rackets. However, the biggest impact of nanotechnology in the future is expected to be in the ...
Bio & Medicine
Aug 14, 2006
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A proposed US system to protect satellites from solar storms or high-altitude nuclear detonations could cause side-effects that lead to radio communication blackouts, according to new research. If activated, the "radiation ...
Telecom
Aug 14, 2006
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An international astronomy conference will mark the retirement of a Cardiff University scientist who helped to challenge the theory that life originated on Earth and who will be the focus of a BBC Horizon programme.
Space Exploration
Aug 14, 2006
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A new type of microscopy invented by Xiaowei Zhuang and colleagues at Harvard University and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute delivers spatial resolution more than 10 times better than that of conventional optical microscopes, ...
Bio & Medicine
Aug 14, 2006
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NASA says the original film depicting Neil Armstrong taking his "giant leap for mankind" on the moon has been lost.
Space Exploration
Aug 14, 2006
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U.S. scientists have discovered they've been severely underestimating the amount of pollutants emitted by diesel locomotive engines.
Environment
Aug 14, 2006
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China's computers are being plagued by viruses, with nearly three quarters of them infected between May 2005 and May 2006.
Internet
Aug 14, 2006
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U.S. steel and auto makers have agreed to a plan to remove light switches containing mercury from old cars and trucks before they are recycled.
Environment
Aug 14, 2006
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