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Help track lunar LCROSS spacecraft for NASA
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-07-11 09:01:26
NASA is asking all backyard astronomers to help track its Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS) spacecraft, which is orbiting Earth in a big loop. Your reward in the end is to see it crash into a deep crater in the south pole of the Moon.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-07-11 09:01:26
NASA is asking all backyard astronomers to help track its Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS) spacecraft, which is orbiting Earth in a big loop. Your reward in the end is to see it crash into a deep crater in the south pole of the Moon.
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Space Station study to help your heart on Earth
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-07-10 09:04:22
Muscles deteriorate in space, including the heart muscle. Because bones and muscles must be exercised even more in space than on Earth to keep them in tip-top shape, NASA is beginning a comprehensive study called Integrated Cardiovascular that hopes to find out more about how to counteract impaired heart function, both in space and here on Earth.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-07-10 09:04:22
Muscles deteriorate in space, including the heart muscle. Because bones and muscles must be exercised even more in space than on Earth to keep them in tip-top shape, NASA is beginning a comprehensive study called Integrated Cardiovascular that hopes to find out more about how to counteract impaired heart function, both in space and here on Earth.
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Could we live as old as Rapamycin-injected mice?
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-07-09 08:27:32
A drug called Rapamycin is injected into humans to help lessen the rejection of a new organ. However, U.S. scientists found that it significantly extends the lifespan of invertebrates, and now mammals (mice). They are excited because further research may produce a way to delay the onset of cancer and other aging disease and, thus, produce longer lives in humans.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-07-09 08:27:32
A drug called Rapamycin is injected into humans to help lessen the rejection of a new organ. However, U.S. scientists found that it significantly extends the lifespan of invertebrates, and now mammals (mice). They are excited because further research may produce a way to delay the onset of cancer and other aging disease and, thus, produce longer lives in humans.
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GeoDome brings learning alive in 21st century
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-07-08 08:20:34
AARNet is demonstrating its inflatable dome, interactive software, immersive learning, digital projector, three-dimensional, high-definition GeoDome theatre that it says will "engage Australian students and make the curriculum come alive."
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-07-08 08:20:34
AARNet is demonstrating its inflatable dome, interactive software, immersive learning, digital projector, three-dimensional, high-definition GeoDome theatre that it says will "engage Australian students and make the curriculum come alive."
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How do you hide a blue whale? Ask Australian astronomers!
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-07-07 08:31:28
Australian astronomers have found an image of a blue whale hiding inside massive galaxy Centaurus A. You can’t see the galaxy in the night sky because it is invisible to your naked eyes, but take a look at it on their CSIRO website.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-07-07 08:31:28
Australian astronomers have found an image of a blue whale hiding inside massive galaxy Centaurus A. You can’t see the galaxy in the night sky because it is invisible to your naked eyes, but take a look at it on their CSIRO website.
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Robotic hummingbird being built by U.S. to spy
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Energy
2009-07-06 08:07:19
The Defense Sciences Office of DARPA is developing a robotic hummingbird it calls the Nano Air Vehicle that one day will provide indoor and outdoor reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities for the United States within urban environments. No, it is definitely not a bird-brain scheme!
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Energy
2009-07-06 08:07:19
The Defense Sciences Office of DARPA is developing a robotic hummingbird it calls the Nano Air Vehicle that one day will provide indoor and outdoor reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities for the United States within urban environments. No, it is definitely not a bird-brain scheme!
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Mississippi gets BIG award, again! But, it's not GOOD!
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-07-02 08:03:34
For the fifth year in a row, Mississippi has the largest percentage of obese people in the United States. Thirty other states have over one in four people in the really heavy category (obese). It’s a big problem, and its getting bigger.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-07-02 08:03:34
For the fifth year in a row, Mississippi has the largest percentage of obese people in the United States. Thirty other states have over one in four people in the really heavy category (obese). It’s a big problem, and its getting bigger.
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See lavender sunset compliments of Russian volcano
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-07-01 08:08:02
The Russian volcano Sarychev Peak erupted on June 12, 2009, and now you can see a plume of ash and sulfur dioxide mixing with the normal sunset to produce a lavender, or purplish, sunset throughout the northern United States and Europe.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-07-01 08:08:02
The Russian volcano Sarychev Peak erupted on June 12, 2009, and now you can see a plume of ash and sulfur dioxide mixing with the normal sunset to produce a lavender, or purplish, sunset throughout the northern United States and Europe.
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Study says: Want good sperm? Do it frequently!
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-06-30 07:58:37
According to an Australian study, daily sex or ejaculation for men will improve the quality of sperm, reducing the amount of DNA damage.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-06-30 07:58:37
According to an Australian study, daily sex or ejaculation for men will improve the quality of sperm, reducing the amount of DNA damage.
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Dutch study: Teens, MP3 players, and hearing loss
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-06-29 07:42:11
A study conducted in the Netherlands shows that almost all teenagers (90%) use MP3 devices in the Netherlands. However, only about 7% of adolescents out of 48% that listen to music at high volumes use noise-limiting devices. The Dutch researchers call it risky behavior.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-06-29 07:42:11
A study conducted in the Netherlands shows that almost all teenagers (90%) use MP3 devices in the Netherlands. However, only about 7% of adolescents out of 48% that listen to music at high volumes use noise-limiting devices. The Dutch researchers call it risky behavior.
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GOES-O satellite goes into space
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-06-28 07:58:08
NASA launched the NOAA Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite O (GOES-O) into space at 6:51 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Saturday, June 27, 2009. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration satellite helps to keep the United States informed of weather conditions and environmental events.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-06-28 07:58:08
NASA launched the NOAA Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite O (GOES-O) into space at 6:51 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Saturday, June 27, 2009. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration satellite helps to keep the United States informed of weather conditions and environmental events.
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Pro football player health study: Overall good, high blood pressure
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-06-27 08:04:42
According to a U.S. study published in the medical journal JAMA, National Football League players are overall in good cardiovascular health, but they do have higher blood pressure when compared to other men of smaller size.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-06-27 08:04:42
According to a U.S. study published in the medical journal JAMA, National Football League players are overall in good cardiovascular health, but they do have higher blood pressure when compared to other men of smaller size.
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Space Station crew snaps amazing pixs of volcanic eruption
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-06-26 07:55:30
On June 12, 2009, the crew of the International Space Station just happened to be zipping overhead at just the moment the Sarychev Peak volcano erupted. The Russian volcano produced magnificent images now available on the Web from many different sources.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-06-26 07:55:30
On June 12, 2009, the crew of the International Space Station just happened to be zipping overhead at just the moment the Sarychev Peak volcano erupted. The Russian volcano produced magnificent images now available on the Web from many different sources.
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Could salty ocean lie below Saturn’s moon Enceladus?
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-06-25 06:36:03
The Cassini spacecraft has detected sodium salts within ice grains of the outermost ring of Saturn. Since jets from its moon Enceladus replenish the material found in the ring, astronomers think an ocean of liquid water could exist beneath its surface.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-06-25 06:36:03
The Cassini spacecraft has detected sodium salts within ice grains of the outermost ring of Saturn. Since jets from its moon Enceladus replenish the material found in the ring, astronomers think an ocean of liquid water could exist beneath its surface.
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29% more heart-failure patients live with CRT-D device
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-06-24 08:36:06
A defibrillator-and-cardiac-resynchronization apparatus has been developed by Boston Scientific that reduces deaths from mild heart failure by 29% when compared to a defibrillator alone. It was already shown to greatly cut fatalities in patients with severe heart failure.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-06-24 08:36:06
A defibrillator-and-cardiac-resynchronization apparatus has been developed by Boston Scientific that reduces deaths from mild heart failure by 29% when compared to a defibrillator alone. It was already shown to greatly cut fatalities in patients with severe heart failure.
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Skim milk at breakfast better than fruit drinks for weight control
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-06-22 08:13:17
Australian scientists found that drinking skim milk for breakfast rather than fruit drinks reduces appetite hunger throughout the morning and, also, causes overweight people to eat less calories at lunch. Overall, a small but effective way to manage your weight.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-06-22 08:13:17
Australian scientists found that drinking skim milk for breakfast rather than fruit drinks reduces appetite hunger throughout the morning and, also, causes overweight people to eat less calories at lunch. Overall, a small but effective way to manage your weight.
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Tobacco study points finger: Changing addiction with no public knowledge
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-06-21 09:28:57
A study made by the Harvard School of Public Health states that tobacco companies make major changes in the design of cigarettes, all without informing the public. Its authors state that the FDA should require complete disclosure from the tobacco industry of such changes in the future.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-06-21 09:28:57
A study made by the Harvard School of Public Health states that tobacco companies make major changes in the design of cigarettes, all without informing the public. Its authors state that the FDA should require complete disclosure from the tobacco industry of such changes in the future.
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Best U.S. kids’ hospitals announced for 2009
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-06-20 10:15:35
Fifty-six medical centers were ranked in 2009 by the U.S. News Media Group's study, but only ten were ranked in all specialties.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-06-20 10:15:35
Fifty-six medical centers were ranked in 2009 by the U.S. News Media Group's study, but only ten were ranked in all specialties.
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CERN says its almost ready to turn on Large Hadron Collider
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Energy
2009-06-20 08:46:51
On June 19, 2009, CERN officials announced that its super-fast particle accelerator and collider will restart in the fall of 2009, several weeks later than originally scheduled due to additional repairs and tests to the system.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Energy
2009-06-20 08:46:51
On June 19, 2009, CERN officials announced that its super-fast particle accelerator and collider will restart in the fall of 2009, several weeks later than originally scheduled due to additional repairs and tests to the system.
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U.S. Moon exploration begins with LRO/LCROSS liftoff
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-06-19 09:24:13
The NASA LRO/LCROSS mission lifted off from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, in Florida, at 5:32 p.m. EDT on Thursday, June 18, 2009, for its robotic mission to the Moon. The lunar mission will collect more data about the Moon than any other previous mission, and it is the first U.S. unmanned lunar mission of the 21st century, leading to the NASA manned missions of the Constellation program.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-06-19 09:24:13
The NASA LRO/LCROSS mission lifted off from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, in Florida, at 5:32 p.m. EDT on Thursday, June 18, 2009, for its robotic mission to the Moon. The lunar mission will collect more data about the Moon than any other previous mission, and it is the first U.S. unmanned lunar mission of the 21st century, leading to the NASA manned missions of the Constellation program.
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