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Scientists prepare the Mini-Research Module 2 (MRM 2) "Poisk"

Rocket with new module for space station blasts off

Nov 10, 2009 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

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.

Digital divide: Psychologists suggest ways to include the aging population in the tech revolution

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

Nov 04, 2009 | not rated yet | 0

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 ...

U.S. Ranks 35th in 'Report Card' on World Social Progress; Sudden, Unexpected Shift Forward for Africa

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

Oct 26, 2009 | 3.3 / 5 (7) | 10

(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 ...

A flight engineer participates as construction and maintenance continue on the International Space Station

Japan sends first cargo spacecraft to ISS

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

Sep 10, 2009 | 4.2 / 5 (5) | 2

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.

Signals tells students how they're doing even before the test

Technology / Software

Sep 01, 2009 | not rated yet | 0

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.

Study finds patent systems may discourage innovation

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

Jul 27, 2009 | 4.9 / 5 (19) | 37

(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 ...

New data on cancer survival in Europe show more patients are cured

Medicine & Health / Cancer

Mar 24, 2009 | not rated yet | 1

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.

Support for racial equality may be victim of Obama's election

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

Mar 23, 2009 | not rated yet | 1

"You've come a long way, baby." - Virginia Slims cigarette campaign

ISS Expedition 18 Crew Completes Spacewalk

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

Mar 10, 2009 | 4.3 / 5 (3) | 0

(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 ...