Image: ESA propulsion laboratory's water hammer test bench
Part of ESA's Propulsion Laboratory, this Water Hammer Test Bench simulates the vital moment early in a satellite's life when propellant is first pumped through its propulsion system.
Part of ESA's Propulsion Laboratory, this Water Hammer Test Bench simulates the vital moment early in a satellite's life when propellant is first pumped through its propulsion system.
Space Exploration
Aug 30, 2018
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Drinking water from wells in rural north central Pennsylvania had low levels of pharmaceuticals, according to a study led by Penn State researchers.
Environment
Jul 31, 2018
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The Israeli army on Thursday revealed details of a new tank it was developing, designed more for use in guerrilla warfare conditions.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jul 20, 2018
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NASA's Kepler Space Telescope is almost out of fuel and has been forced to take a nap.
Space Exploration
Jul 9, 2018
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If you could use an app to send someone to fill your car's empty gas tank while you were at work, would you do it?
Software
Apr 6, 2018
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If the flooding Hurricane Irma unleashed around Miami-Dade County looked bad onshore, scientists worry the damage to Biscayne Bay could be far more long-lasting, and difficult to fix.
Environment
Oct 25, 2017
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The stew of non-native species known to be swarming in the Great Lakes just got a little thicker.
Environment
Aug 16, 2017
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Imagine being a scuba diver and leaving your oxygen tank behind you on a dive. Or a mountain climber and abandoning your ropes. Or a skydiver and shedding your parachute. That's essentially what humans are doing as we expand ...
Ecology
May 31, 2017
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Mike Fossum is a shining example for astronaut wannabes shooting for the stars. His story undeniably proves that dreams of space voyages come true if you have the motivation and courage to pursue them. In an interview with ...
Space Exploration
Feb 20, 2017
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Almost 300 tonnes of oil spilled into Malaysian and Singaporean waters after two container ships collided in a Malaysian port, officials said Wednesday.
Environment
Jan 4, 2017
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