Strike ends at world's largest radio telescope
The world's largest radio telescope is resuming operations after workers decided to end a 17-day strike.
Space Exploration
Sep 8, 2013
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Workers strike at world's largest radio telescope
Workers at the world's largest radio telescope went on strike Thursday to demand better pay and working conditions.
Astronomy
Aug 22, 2013
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World premiere of IMAX 3-D film Hidden Universe
To actually visit the most cutting-edge telescope facilities in the world, one has to travel to far flung places—such as the Chilean Andes at altitudes of up to 5000 metres. Now there is an easier way to experience these ...
Space Exploration
Jul 2, 2013
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Two thirds of Chile faces desertification
Two thirds of Chile's territory is facing desertification in which the bone-dry Atacama Desert grows by over a meter (3.3 feet) a day, President Sebastian Pinera warned.
Environment
Jun 18, 2013
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New telescopes to give researchers glimpse of the beginning of time
(Phys.org)—Where do we come from? What is the universe made of? Will the universe exist only for a finite time or will it last forever? These are just some of the questions that University of California, San Diego physicists ...
Astronomy
Jan 9, 2013
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For first time, entire thermal infrared spectrum observed
The driving mechanism of the greenhouse effect, and the underpinning of modern anthropogenic warming, is the absorption, emission, and transmission of infrared radiation by atmospheric gases. The heat-trapping ability of ...
Earth Sciences
Jun 15, 2012
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Chilean miners' rescue capsule on show in London
The capsule used to rescue Chilean miners trapped underground for two months goes on display Saturday at the Science Museum in London -- the first time it has been seen in Europe.
Other
Feb 10, 2012
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