Rosetta swoops in for a close encounter
ESA's Rosetta probe is preparing to make a close encounter with its comet on 14 February, passing just 6 km from the surface.
Space Exploration
Feb 5, 2015
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NASA's LRO discovers lunar hydrogen more abundant on moon's pole-facing slopes
Space travel is difficult and expensive – it would cost thousands of dollars to launch a bottle of water to the moon. The recent discovery of hydrogen-bearing molecules, possibly including water, on the moon has explorers ...
Space Exploration
Feb 5, 2015
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Singapore plans 'real-time' aircraft tracking system
Singapore said Thursday it will introduce a new aircraft tracking system that will ensure complete surveillance of its airspace, amid global efforts to prevent a repeat of Flight MH370's inexplicable disappearance.
Engineering
Feb 5, 2015
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Internet regulator admits US control may be extended
The head of the Internet overseer ICANN conceded Thursday that the United States may have to extend its control over the group beyond September as governments bicker over a replacement regulatory regime.
Internet
Feb 5, 2015
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College students report more stress, less time to socialize
Today's high school seniors aren't partying and socializing as much as their parents' generation—they're too busy trying to get into college, and when they get there, some don't feel good about themselves, a new survey ...
Social Sciences
Feb 5, 2015
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Preventing greenhouse gas from entering the atmosphere
A novel class of materials that enable a safer, cheaper, and more energy-efficient process for removing greenhouse gas from power plant emissions has been developed by a multi-institution team of researchers. The approach ...
Environment
Feb 5, 2015
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Japan anime fans plan to send 'Spear of Destiny' to moon
Sci-fi fans in Japan are trying to raise nearly $1 million to recreate in real life a fictional scene in which the "Spear of Destiny" is plunged into the moon.
Space Exploration
Feb 5, 2015
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Netflix streaming service heading for Japan
Netflix on Wednesday said that it will expand its online streaming television and movie service to Japan late this year.
Business
Feb 5, 2015
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Emergency declared after Galapagos ship grounding
Ecuador activated a state of emergency Wednesday at the famous Galapagos Islands, authorities said, a week after the stranding of a cargo ship loaded with supplies that included hazardous materials.
Ecology
Feb 5, 2015
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News Guide: Net neutrality and what it could mean to you
(AP)—A top U.S. regulator just announced he wants more power to oversee Internet service, much in the same way that the government already regulates phone service and other public utilities. The goal is to prevent Internet ...
Telecom
Feb 5, 2015
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