It was 1986, and the American space agency, NASA, was reeling from the loss of seven lives. The space shuttle Challenger had broken apart about one minute after its launch.
Other
Oct 23, 2015
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One of the big questions in anthropology is why humans, unlike most animals, cooperate with those we are not closely related to. Exactly what has driven this behaviour is not well understood. Anthropologists suspect it could ...
Social Sciences
Oct 23, 2015
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Los Alamos National Laboratory explosives chemist David Chavez has synthesized a pair of novel molecules, one possessing a unique fused three-ring structure. These materials could usher in a new class of explosives that ...
Materials Science
Oct 23, 2015
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Optimization problems are everywhere in engineering: Balancing design tradeoffs is an optimization problem, as are scheduling and logistical planning. The theory—and sometimes the implementation—of control systems relies ...
Computer Sciences
Oct 23, 2015
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A recent celestial event provided a fascinating look at a long-standing astronomical mystery.
Space Exploration
Oct 23, 2015
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In modern society dogs are often referred to as "man's best friend" but according to an archaeological review early Aboriginal society sported a similar relationship between women and dingoes (Canis lupus dingo).
Archaeology
Oct 23, 2015
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A team of students from The University of Western Australia has built Australia's first electric personal watercraft, commonly referred to as a jet ski.
Energy & Green Tech
Oct 23, 2015
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20
While he's usually fighting Perth's crooks and thieves, over the past week WA police dog Rumble has been battling a mysterious infection resulting in seizures.
Plants & Animals
Oct 23, 2015
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15
Technology publications call 2015 "the year of the car hack."
Security
Oct 23, 2015
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Across the developing world, people living in democratic countries are more likely to have electricity than those in autocracies, a University of Michigan researcher says.
Economics & Business
Oct 23, 2015
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