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Sunday, October 20, 2013

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How Google Street View Could Fight Invasive Species

Google's online street views could help scientists track and fight invasive species over the Internet, researchers say.

Astronauts Take Underwater Moonwalk In 'Apollo 11 Under the Sea' (Photos)

It's a haunting sight: a lonely astronaut clad in a spacesuit, standing in a gray, otherworldly landscape.

10-Year-Old NASA Space Telescope Now Spying on Alien Planets

Designed when the number of confirmed exoplanets could be counted on two hands, NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope has become a strong observer of these distant bodies, thanks to engineering forethought and ingenuity.

Orionid Meteor Shower Peaking Now: See Shards of Halley's Comet Online

The leaves are turning, there's a nip in the air and the Orionid meteor shower spawned by Halley's Comet is at its peak overnight tonight (Oct. 20).

How Science Figured Out the Age of the Earth

Argentine scientists tap cow burps for natural gas

By Maximiliano Rizzi BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentine scientists have found a way to transform the gas created by the bovine digestive system into fuel, an innovation that could curb greenhouse gases that cause global warming. Using a system of valves and pumps, the experimental technique developed by Argentina's National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA) channels the digestive gases from bovine stomach cavities through a tube and into a tank. ...

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Saturday, October 19, 2013

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US Navy's New Aircraft Carriers Will Be Massive 'Floating Cities'

The U.S. Navy is upgrading its fleet of aircraft carriers with a series of next-generation ships that will be able to accommodate new technologies, including more unmanned, carrier-launched drones.

Going Back to the Moon Could Settle Questions about Lunar Origin

LONDON — In 1969, the world watched in awe as astronauts from Earth walked on the moon during NASA's historic Apollo 11 lunar landing.

IPCC Green-Lights Kyoto Protocol, Wetlands Reports

Countries tallying their total greenhouse gas emissions can now get a better estimate thanks to two new reports adopted this week by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change at a meeting in Batumi, Georgia.

Light from Early Universe Has a Twist

Researchers have discovered a subtle twist in the primeval light that formed shortly after the universe came into being. They hope it can reveal new secrets about the moments after the Big Bang.

Oops! Etruscan Warrior Prince Really a Princess

Last month, archaeologists announced a stunning find: a completely sealed tomb cut into the rock in Tuscany, Italy.

Incredible Technology: How to Map a Lightning Strike

Some scientists literally spend their time waiting for lightning to strike.

Woman Turning into 'Human Statue' Gets Bionic Arm

At age 3, Ashley Kurpiel was diagnosed with cancerous tumors in her right arm. Only after doctors surgically removed the young girl's arm and shoulder did they discover that she didn't have cancer.

NASA Assessing Impacts of Government Shutdown

The end of the government shutdown may have brought NASA back online, but it will take the space agency a few days to get back up to speed, officials say.

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Friday, October 18, 2013

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Hawaii's Kauai Island moves to curb gene-altered crops, pesticide testing

By Christopher D'Angelo Lihue, Hawaii (Reuters) - Lawmakers on the tropical island of Kauai, Hawaii, on Wednesday approved a hotly contested measure aimed at reining in widespread pesticide use by companies testing new genetically modified crops on the island. The Kauai County Council passed the bill by a vote of six to one after months of protests by islanders and mainland U.S. groups who wanted to see a range of broad controls on the global agrichemical companies that have found the island's tropical climate ideal for year-round testing of new biotech crops. ...

Post-Shutdown Panda Cam Fix Stymied: Fans Overwhelm Site

The Smithsonian National Zoo's panda cam began operating again this morning, but that doesn't mean you'll get to watch Mei Xiang's 8-week-old cub stretch and wriggle about.

SpaceX Hit Huge Reusable Rocket Milestone with Falcon 9 Test Flight (Video)

The private spaceflight firm SpaceX took some steps toward developing a fully reusable rocket during the maiden flight of its new and improved Falcon 9 launch vehicle late last month, company officials say.

A Few Tree Species Dominate Amazon Rain Forest

The Amazon is the largest and most diverse rain forest in the world — about 10 percent of all known species on Earth dwell there — but only a few dozen of the Amazon's thousands of tree species rule the jungle, researchers recently found.

Shutdown Ends, But US Antarctic Research Still on Thin Ice

With government cash flowing again, the U.S. Antarctic research program is scrambling to reverse the science shutdown forced into place last week.

'Bionic man' makes debut at Washington's Air and Space Museum

By Lacey Johnson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A first-ever walking, talking "bionic man" built entirely out of synthetic body parts made his Washington debut on Thursday. The robot with a human face unveiled at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum was built by London's Shadow Robot Co to showcase medical breakthroughs in bionic body parts and artificial organs. "This is not a gimmick. This is a real science development," museum director John Dailey said. The 6-foot-tall (1. ...

Exercise May Work Out Well for Your Nose

Regular exercise may lower the risk that a person's sense of smell will fade, which tends to happen as people age, a new study finds.

Potentially Dazzling Comet ISON Still Intact, Hubble Photo Suggests

Skywatchers take heart: The potentially brilliant Comet ISON appears to be holding together thus far on its perilous journey around the sun.

Medical Mystery: Man Sheds Tears of Blood

A young man from Tennessee is living with an alarming medical condition — without warning, he begins to bleed from his eyes. And some of the best doctors in the country are completely stumped by his ailment.

Does Housework Count As Exercise?

If you think doing household chores will save you a trip to the gym, you might want to think again.

U.S. nuclear arms modernization plan misguided: scientists' group

By David Alexander WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An Obama administration plan to spend $60 billion over the next 25 years to modernize the U.S. nuclear arsenal is misguided and violates the spirit of its pledge not to develop new nuclear arms, a Union of Concerned Scientists report said on Thursday. The 81-page report by the independent nonprofit said the $60 billion for upgrading warheads is a fraction of what Washington plans to spend on its nuclear deterrent in the coming decades, on top of billions for new manufacturing facilities and billions more for delivery systems like submarines. ...

Cold Temperatures and Chili Peppers Help Burn Fat

What do low and chili peppers have in common? They both could help burn fat, a new study shows.

Lunar Eclipse Rises With Full Moon Tonight: Watch It Live Online

The full moon will dip into Earth's shadow tonight (Oct. 18), producing a lunar eclipse that can be seen by keen observers around the world.

Sea Lampreys' Sexy Secret? Bile Salt

Nothing says "I'm single and ready to mingle" like a dose of salty digestive fluid. For sea lampreys, anyway.

'Bionic man' makes debut at Washington's Air and Space Museum

New iPhone App Lets You See Which Spy Satellites Are Watching You

In case you're hungry for personal space situational awareness, or are just plain paranoid, a new iPhone app can tell you when and what imaging spacecraft might have you in sight.

Chimps Catch Yawns From Humans, Study Shows

Chimpanzees catch yawns from humans just like humans catch yawns from humans, new research shows.

Orionid Meteor Shower, Leftovers from Halley's Comet, Set to Peak This Weekend

Cosmic litter from Halley's Comet is set to pepper the night sky in a meteor shower before dawn this weekend and early next week.

Mission Possible: Existing Tech Can Take Humans to Mars (Op-Ed)

Doug Turnbull writes science fiction based on hard science. Most of his books, novellas and short stories confront problems faced by early settlers of other worlds. He contributed this article to SPACE.com's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights.

Scans Reveal Striking Similarity Between Human and Canine Minds (Op-Ed)

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After Burning Man, Leaving No Trace (Op-Ed)

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New Study Tracks the Social Cost of Carbon (Op-Ed)

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Are Dolphins Reaching a Breaking Point? (Op-Ed)

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Turkey Fryers to Yard Fires, Burn Hazards Spike in Fall (Op-Ed)

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1st Fully Bionic Man Walks, Talks and Breathes

He walks, he talks and he has a beating heart, but he's not human — he's the world's first fully bionic man.

Large Asteroid to Buzz Earth in 2032, But Poses Little Threat, NASA Says

A recently discovered 1,300-foot-wide (400 meters) asteroid that passed near Earth last month could pay the planet another close visit in 2032. But, NASA officials say there is nothing to fear, as the odds that the space rock will hit Earth are extremely slim.

Centuries-Old Manuscript Reveals Love for Richard III

The recent discovery of the skeleton of King Richard III has the citizens of the city of York, where the king spent much of his life, celebrating the storied ruler — and feuding with the city of Leicester, where Richard III was buried and will be reinterred.

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