Endeavour Set to Leave International Space Station Today
The crew of space shuttle Endeavour is slated to leave the International Space Station today.
The crew of space shuttle Endeavour is slated to leave the International Space Station today.
Space Exploration
Mar 24, 2008
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Ground-breaking research which could lead to sharks being used to predict the weather has been carried out at Aberdeen’s National Hyperbaric Centre. Marine Biology student Lauren Smith is close to completing her PhD studies ...
Mar 24, 2008
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A novel experiment using laboratory rats to attract wild rats could pave the way for “rat perfumed” bait capable of reducing the millions of rats threatening New Zealand’s native species, say Massey conservation researchers.
Mar 24, 2008
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Garments that can measure a wearer's body temperature or trace their heart activity are just entering the market, but the European project BIOTEX weaves new functions into smart textiles. Miniaturised biosensors in a textile ...
Engineering
Mar 24, 2008
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Researchers in New York are reporting an advance toward a new generation of ultra-powerful computers built from DNA and enzymes, rather than transistors, silicon chips, and plastic. Their report on development of a key component ...
Mar 24, 2008
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Despite widespread concerns about preserving the world’s largest body of fresh water, researchers report that pollution is continuing in Russia’s fabled Lake Baikal. The study is scheduled for the April 15 issue of ACS’ ...
Environment
Mar 24, 2008
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Dr. Frank Ayd Jr., a pioneer in the field of psychopharmacology, has died in Baltimore from complications of coronary artery disease at age 87.
Other
Mar 24, 2008
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Sea levels are rising much faster than when the Thames Barrier was designed, and British officials are looking ahead to new consider flood defenses.
Environment
Mar 24, 2008
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An international effort is being organized to save some 15 endangered chimpanzees isolated in a part of Rwanda's rain forest.
Other
Mar 24, 2008
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U.S. veterinarians have artificially inseminated Mei Xiang, a female giant panda at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, after natural mating was unsuccessful.
Mar 24, 2008
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