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Scientists discover mechanism for wind detection in fruit flies (w/Video)
Mar 12, 2009 |
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Tiny, lightweight fruit flies need to know when it's windy out so they can steady themselves and avoid being knocked off their feet or blown off course. But how do they figure out that it's time to hunker down? According ...
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'All-natural' sex pill contains Viagra chemical: FDA
Medicine & Health / Medications
Nov 05, 2009 |
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The US food and drug safety watchdog warned Thursday that an over-the-counter men's sex aid, labeled as all-natural, contains a chemical similar to the active ingredient in Viagra and could be dangerous.
Launch of GOCE Satellite delayed
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Sep 08, 2008 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- The preparatory activities for the launch of ESA's GOCE satellite from the Plesetsk cosmodrome in northern Russia had to be stopped yesterday afternoon (Sunday 7 September) by Eurockot due ...
GOCE team gearing up for new launch date
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Oct 02, 2008 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- ESA and European industries have updated the planning of the preparatory activities for a new tentative launch date of 27 October 2008 for the GOCE satellite.
British men may be dying of 'stiff upper lip' over cancer: study
Jun 15, 2009 |
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A "stiff upper lip" attitude among British men may mean they are more likely to die of cancer than women, researchers said Monday.
September launch for ESA's gravity mission GOCE
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
May 27, 2008 |
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A new launch date has been set for GOCE. The change of date is due to precautionary measures taken after the malfunction of an upper-stage section of a Russian Proton launcher. Now confirmed not to affect ...
Tough yet stiff deer antler is materials scientist's dream
Nov 27, 2009 |
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Prized for their impressive antlers, red deer have been caught in the hunters' sights for generations. But a deer's antlers are much more than decorative. They are lethal weapons that stags crash together when duelling. John ...
SMOS and Proba-2 satellites installed in launch tower
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Oct 28, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- In readiness for launch on 2 November, ESA’s SMOS and Proba-2 satellites - encapsulated in the launcher fairing - have been transported from the cleanroom and installed in the launch tower ...
GOCE satellite launch delayed until 2009
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Oct 24, 2008 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- The Russian authorities responsible for the Rockot launcher that shall carry ESA's GOCE Earth Explorer satellite into orbit have completed the investigation of a failure in the guidance and ...
Straighten up and fly right: Moths benefit more from flexible wings than rigid (w/ Videos)
Jun 29, 2009 |
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Most scientists who create models trying to understand the mechanics and aerodynamics of insect flight have assumed that insect wings are relatively rigid as they flap.
Review: New headsets let you shoot the breeze
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
May 27, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Bluetooth wireless headsets have become a lot better in the last few years at picking out the user's voice from noisy surroundings.
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