Return of the LIDAR
In a peninsula far, far away, a laser shoots into the sky to study the Antarctic atmosphere at Concordia research station.
Space Exploration
Aug 4, 2020
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News tagged with gas station
Panic at the pump: Researcher explores role of gas stations in horror films
The gas station is often viewed as a harmless, benign stop for commuters and travelers. Looking back at a few classic horror films, however, these mainstays of the American landscape take on much deeper meanings.
Other
Oct 12, 2020
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Meeting the electric vehicle challenge
From an environmental perspective, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (EVs) are good because they produce little to no greenhouse gases. From a driver's perspective, though, EVs can cause "range anxiety" – that is, worrying ...
Energy & Green Tech
Mar 11, 2016
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NASA sails through countdown, weather outlook poor
(AP) -- NASA is sailing through the countdown for Saturday's launch of space shuttle Endeavour, with weather the lone concern.
Space Exploration
Jul 9, 2009
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Endeavour astronauts wrap up third spacewalk
Two US astronauts wrapped up their third spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Wednesday after some doing maintenance work on the Russian side of the orbiting lab, NASA said.
Space Exploration
May 25, 2011
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Jupiter-bound Juno spacecraft mated to its rocket
NASA's Juno spacecraft completed its last significant terrestrial journey today, July 27, with a 15-mile (25-kilometer) trip from Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., to its launch pad at the Cape Canaveral Air ...
Space Exploration
Jul 28, 2011
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Researchers reveal ocean acidification at Station ALOHA
The burning of fossil fuels has released tremendous amounts of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere, significantly impacting global climate. Were it not for the absorption of CO2 by the oceans, the ...
Earth Sciences
Aug 6, 2009
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Video: What actually is octane?
When most of us go to the gas station, we choose regular or premium gas without thinking too much about it.
Other
Feb 14, 2022
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NASA hopeful repairs will permit Sunday launch
(AP) -- NASA is unsure what caused the hydrogen gas leak that prevented space shuttle Discovery from flying, but nonetheless will attempt another launch Sunday.
Space Exploration
Mar 14, 2009
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Shelves stripped bare as Irma barrels towards Miami
Panicked residents stripped shelves bare in Miami Wednesday as they rushed to stockpile everything from bottled water to sandbags before Hurricane Irma pummels the sunshine state.
Environment
Sep 7, 2017
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