http://www.physorg.com/ en-us Physorg.com internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. A Soyuz rocket carrying a new Russian-made module for the International Space Station blasted off on Tuesday from the Baikonur space base in Kazakhstan, television pictures showed. http://www.physorg.com/news177083298.html Space & Earth Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:49:54 EST news177083298 Technology is no longer what it used to be: Computers have replaced typewriters and landlines are in rapid decline. Technological advances are being made every day, making many of our lives easier and allowing information to be more accessible and available. However for some people, such as the aging population, technological progress can in fact be more limiting. http://www.physorg.com/news176571539.html Medicine & Health Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:40:01 EST news176571539 (PhysOrg.com) -- Sweden and Denmark lead the world in social progress, Afghanistan is at the bottom of the list and the United States ranks 35th among 162 nations, tied with Ireland, Latvia and Hong Kong. Those are among the rankings in the latest Index of Social Progress. http://www.physorg.com/news175806203.html Other Sciences Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:20:01 EST news175806203 Japan early Friday launched its first cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station, aiming for a share of space transport after the retirement of the US space shuttle fleet next year. http://www.physorg.com/news171779379.html Space & Earth Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:00:01 EST news171779379 This fall Purdue University has launched a first-of-its-kind computerized system that will track student academic progress and warn students in real-time if they need work in certain areas. http://www.physorg.com/news171043211.html Technology Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:10:01 EST news171043211 (PhysOrg.com) -- A new study challenges the traditional view that patents foster innovation, suggesting instead that they may hinder technological progress, economic activity and societal wealth. These results could have important policy implications, because many countries count on patent systems to spur new technology and promote economic growth. http://www.physorg.com/news167929968.html Other Sciences Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:50:01 EST news167929968 New data and analyses from a long-running study of cancer survival in Europe have shown that the number of people actually cured of cancer - rather than just surviving for at least five years after diagnosis - is rising steadily. http://www.physorg.com/news157098411.html Medicine & Health Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:27:36 EST news157098411 "You've come a long way, baby." - Virginia Slims cigarette campaign http://www.physorg.com/news157038193.html Other Sciences Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:43:45 EST news157038193 (PhysOrg.com) -- Tuesday's spacewalk with Expedition 18 Commander Mike Fincke and Flight Engineer Yury Lonchakov concluded at 5:11 p.m. EDT when the Pirs docking module airlock was closed. The spacewalk concluded ahead of schedule, lasting 4 hours and 49 minutes. http://www.physorg.com/news155940871.html Space & Earth Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:55:15 EST news155940871 Hurricane Ike has delayed the scheduled Friday arrival of a Russian Progress cargo ship at the International Space Station 220 miles above Earth. http://www.physorg.com/news140438664.html Space & Earth Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:44:24 EST news140438664