Fake snow and downed trees: Evidence of Beijing Olympics' unsustainability
What do making artificial snow and cutting down trees in a nature reserve have in common?
Environment
Feb 16, 2022
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Halley research station hosts research to understand human adaptation to space flight
A medical doctor, based at the most southerly UK research station in Antarctica, is about to embark on a new campaign of life science experiments to study how people adapt to life in remote and isolated locations in preparation ...
Space Exploration
Mar 2, 2015
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Crew-7 astronauts depart ISS after nearly 200 days in space
After a slightly extended stay on board the International Space Station, four astronauts from four international space agencies climbed aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endurance and began their return trip to Earth.
Space Exploration
Mar 11, 2024
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Image: Antares Rocket Raising
The Orbital ATK Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, is raised into the vertical position on launch Pad-0A, Friday, Oct. 14, 2016, at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.
Space Exploration
Oct 17, 2016
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Applause, but no tears in Mission Control at end
(AP) -- There was no crying in Mission Control.
Space Exploration
Jul 21, 2011
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NASA: Nicks on shuttle don't appear to be serious
(AP) -- The Atlantis astronauts uncovered a 21-inch stretch of nicks on their space shuttle Tuesday, but NASA said the damage did not appear to be serious.
Space Exploration
May 12, 2009
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Space shuttle on verge of final landing
(AP) -- Perfect weather awaited space shuttle Atlantis on Thursday for the very last landing of the 30-year program.
Space Exploration
Jul 21, 2011
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Space station loses power channel, backup working
The International Space Station is down one power channel because of an electrical malfunction. But NASA says everyone and everything is safe up there.
Space Exploration
May 8, 2014
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Space station crew marking big space anniversaries
(AP) -- On the eve of two prominent space anniversaries, the six humans circling the Earth said Monday they will join in the celebrations from the best vantage point of all - orbit.
Space Exploration
Apr 11, 2011
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From hurricanes to earthquakes, space station experiment overcomes challenges
Space is hard, the saying goes, and conducting science in space presents challenges of its own. Few researchers have had to overcome hurricanes and earthquakes, though, just two of the hurdles a team of chemists in Puerto ...
Materials Science
Oct 14, 2020
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