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Discovery's Next Launch Attempt Early Friday
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Aug 26, 2009 |
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NASA has targeted the next launch attempt for space shuttle Discovery for no earlier than 12:22 a.m. EDT Friday, Aug. 28, from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Wednesday's launch attempt was postponed ...
Bad valve forces NASA to call off shuttle launch
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Aug 25, 2009 |
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(AP) -- NASA called off the launch of space shuttle Discovery on Tuesday, the second day in a row the liftoff was scrubbed, this time because of a bad fuel valve.
Discovery Set for Aug. 25 Launch
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Aug 19, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- The Flight Readiness Review for space shuttle Discovery's STS-128 mission has concluded, setting the launch date for Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 1:36 a.m. EDT.
Study shows seed implants a suitable prostate cancer treatment option for men of all ages
Aug 03, 2009 |
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Men diagnosed with prostate cancer have a number of treatments to choose from, but it's a daunting task to figure out the right mix of therapies for an individual patient. Trends among medical professionals have tipped the ...
Proper placement of defibrillators key to effective use
Jul 28, 2009 |
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The appropriate placement of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) is critical to optimize their use in public places, according to two studies published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.
What scientists know about jewel beetle shimmer
Jul 23, 2009 |
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"Jewel beetles" are widely known for their glossy external skeletons that appear to change colors as the angle of view changes. Now they may be known for something else--providing a blueprint for materials ...
Astronauts inspect space shuttle for launch damage
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Jul 16, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Space shuttle Endeavour's astronauts inspected their ship Thursday as engineers on Earth pored over launch pictures that showed debris breaking off the fuel tank and striking the craft.
Damage eyed as shuttle heads toward space station
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Jul 16, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Space shuttle Endeavour rocketed toward the international space station Thursday as engineers on Earth pored over launch pictures that showed debris breaking off the fuel tank and striking the craft.
Lightning delays space shuttle Endeavour launch
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Jul 11, 2009 |
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(AP) -- NASA scrubbed space shuttle Endeavour's Saturday evening launch after lightning struck at least 11 times near the seaside launch pad.
NASA plans fueling test for space shuttle
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Jun 24, 2009 |
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(AP) -- NASA will conduct a fueling test next week on space shuttle Endeavour to see if a hydrogen gas leak has been plugged.
NASA uncovers cause of shuttle delay
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Jun 23, 2009 |
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Engineers from the US space agency NASA think they have discovered the cause of a hydrogen leak which twice delayed a high-profile shuttle launch this month, according to the agency.
Secret of sandcastle construction could help revive ancient building technique, researchers say
Jun 02, 2009 |
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The secret of a successful sandcastle could aid the revival of an ancient eco-friendly building technique, according to research led by Durham University.
Reactor leak halts Canada isotope work for 3 months
May 28, 2009 |
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A Canadian nuclear reactor that produced about a third of the world's supply of medical isotopes has halted operation for three months due to a heavy water leak, authorities said.
Gadgets: Back everything up with a single touch
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
May 13, 2009 |
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SanDisk Corp. has added the SanDisk Ultra Backup USB 2.0 portable flash drive to its long line of USB flash drives. This is the first to feature a solution to back up home or office data with the touch of ...
Motorola Announces MOTO W7 Active Edition With Gesture Controls
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
May 11, 2009 |
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Shake things up with MOTO W7 Active Edition, a motion-enabled 3G mobile device announced today by Motorola. Designed for those who want a "moving" phone experience, MOTO W7 is equipped with an accelerometer ...
