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The LHC tunnel

Large Hadron Collider preparing 2010 new science restart

Physics / General Physics

created Dec 18, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (11) | comments 2

(AP) -- The world's largest atom smasher, which exceeded expectations after its comeback from heavy damage, will be ready to begin a groundbreaking research program in February, the operator said Friday.


A star is born? Herschel space observatory captures the birth of stars

A star is born? Herschel space observatory captures the birth of stars

Space & Earth / Astronomy

created Dec 18, 2009 | popularity 3.6 / 5 (7) | comments 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- The European Space Agency has released a preview of the first science results from the Herschel Space Observatory, including the UK-led SPIRE instrument. The new data which include images ...


Calif. space tourism firm launches S. Korea deal

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Dec 18, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

(AP) -- A California company developing a rocket plane for space tourism announced Thursday that it has an agreement with a nonprofit group in South Korea to conduct launches in that nation.


Research in aircraft control systems and robotics helps improve flight safety

Research in aircraft control systems and robotics helps improve flight safety

Technology / Engineering

created Dec 18, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- At first blush, it may not seem like robots and aircraft control systems have anything in common. When you put them together, however, you arrive at the core of Guangjun Liu’s unique research ...


US astronaut Timothy Creamer (L) and Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov give a press conference

Astronauts to carry Christmas cheer to ISS

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

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Despite being separated from their families, astronauts heading to the International Space Station next week are excited to be spending Christmas in space, a crew member said Saturday.