News tagged with quarry
Researchers find critical speed above which birds- and drones- are sure to crash
The northern goshawk is one of nature's diehard thrill-seekers. The formidable raptor preys on birds and small mammals, speeding through tree canopies and underbrush to catch its quarry. With reflexes that rival a fighter ...
Technology / Computer Sciences
Jan 19, 2012 |
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The Bronze Age - now in 3D
(PhysOrg.com) -- The world will get its first glimpse of one of the most significant later Bronze Age sites ever recorded in Britain today, yielding a rare and extraordinarily detailed view of life 3,000 years ...
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Dec 12, 2011 |
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Research could boost durability, cut cost of railroad tracks
Every year, companies that own railroad track across the United States spend millions of dollars maintaining ballast, the crushed rock underneath railroad ties and steel rails. In addition to the high cost, railroads must ...
Nov 21, 2011 |
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Israeli archaeologists discover ancient quarry
(AP) -- Israeli archaeologists have uncovered an ancient quarry where they believe King Herod extracted stones for the construction of the Jewish Temple 2,000 years ago, the Israel Antiquities Authority said ...
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Jul 06, 2009 |
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Scientists find more dinosaur bones at Utah quarry
(AP) -- Scientists at one of Utah's major new dinosaur quarries have found 60 to 70 new bones this spring, including what appears to be a 20-foot-long neck bone discovered this week.
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Jun 05, 2009 |
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