Venus Express launched, on the way to planet's hidden mysteries
Nov 09, 2005 |
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The European spacecraft Venus Express was successfully launched at 04:33 CET by a Soyuz-Fregat rocket, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazahkstan. It has been successfully placed into a trajectory that will ...
Patent issued for anti-gravity device
Nov 09, 2005 |
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The U.S. patent office has reportedly granted a patent for an anti-gravity device -- breaking its rule to reject inventions that defy the laws of physics.
Einstein's relativity theory proven with the 'lead' of a pencil
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Nov 09, 2005 |
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Scientists at The University of Manchester have discovered a new way to test Einstein's theory of relativity using the 'lead' of a pencil.
Hairy feet stick better to wet ceilings
Nov 09, 2005 |
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Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Metals Research show that humidity strengthens the adhesive force of the tiny hairs on gecko feet Now, for the first time, scientists from the Max Planck Institu ...
Rensselaer researchers test polymer membrane for fuel cell and hydrogen applications
Nov 09, 2005 |
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute researchers have started a new fundamental research project on the component that is often referred to as the heart of a fuel cell – the polymer membrane. Researchers are testing a new type ...
Kansas OKs anti-evolution teaching rule
Nov 09, 2005 |
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The Kansas Board of Education approved anti-evolution science teaching standards Tuesday, despite vocal criticism from educators, scientists and citizens.
Gas prices to increase online shopping
Nov 09, 2005 |
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Online holiday shopping is poised for strong growth this year, among other factors helped along by higher gas prices. Several retail analyst groups -- Goldman, Sachs & Co., Nielsen/NetRatings and Harris Interactive -- sai ...
Star on the run
Nov 09, 2005 |
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Speeding star observed with VLT hints at massive black hole
Using ESO’s Very Large Telescope, astronomers have recorded a massive star moving at more than 2.6 million kilometres per hour.
Alphabet stone found near Jerusalem
Nov 09, 2005 |
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Archaeologists digging at a site near Jerusalem report finding a stone containing the letters of the Hebrew alphabet in the wall of an ancient building.
Europe is warmed by water vapor feedback
Nov 09, 2005 |
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Swiss scientists say Europe's recent rapid temperature increase is likely due to an unexpected greenhouse gas: water vapor.
