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Watch as the Moon gets a one-two punch
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-10-07 09:54:23
On Friday, October 9, 2009, the LCROSS spacecraft and its booster rocket will be crashed into the Moon about four minutes apart. With a medium-sized telescope and a clear night sky overhead, you will be able to see the event. If you would rather stay inside, then watch it on NASA TV.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-10-07 09:54:23
On Friday, October 9, 2009, the LCROSS spacecraft and its booster rocket will be crashed into the Moon about four minutes apart. With a medium-sized telescope and a clear night sky overhead, you will be able to see the event. If you would rather stay inside, then watch it on NASA TV.
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Space telescope finds supersized Saturn ring
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-10-07 08:33:52
NASA announced on October 6, 2009, that its Spitzer Space Telescope has discovered another ring around the planet Saturn. And, it’s a big one. The thickness of the newly found ring would allow one billion Earths to be strung end to end.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-10-07 08:33:52
NASA announced on October 6, 2009, that its Spitzer Space Telescope has discovered another ring around the planet Saturn. And, it’s a big one. The thickness of the newly found ring would allow one billion Earths to be strung end to end.
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Being depressed may be sobering
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-06 10:25:53
According to a study performed in Norway, people who do not drink alcoholic beverages are more at risk from anxiety and depression when compared to those people who consume low levels and moderate levels of alcohol on a regular basis.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-06 10:25:53
According to a study performed in Norway, people who do not drink alcoholic beverages are more at risk from anxiety and depression when compared to those people who consume low levels and moderate levels of alcohol on a regular basis.
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How to measure Happy Planet living
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-06 09:33:14
The New Economics Foundation says that people can be happy without sacrificing their economic well-being. The Happy Planet Index shows that people can live long and happy lives without degrading their country’s natural resources. The people of Costa Rica are a fine example!
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-06 09:33:14
The New Economics Foundation says that people can be happy without sacrificing their economic well-being. The Happy Planet Index shows that people can live long and happy lives without degrading their country’s natural resources. The people of Costa Rica are a fine example!
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Smaller Stonehenge-like stone circle discovered
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-10-05 09:51:54
British archaeologists have discovered a smaller 'Stonehenge' that they are calling 'Bluehenge' due to the color of the original stone that made up each monolith. Bluehenge was found down a pathway from the more famous monument.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-10-05 09:51:54
British archaeologists have discovered a smaller 'Stonehenge' that they are calling 'Bluehenge' due to the color of the original stone that made up each monolith. Bluehenge was found down a pathway from the more famous monument.
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Candy may lead to the clink
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-10-04 09:41:16
According to a British study, children who eat a lot of candy and chocolate, and eat it every day, are more likely to be violent when adults. A critic of the study responds by saying, "This is either utter nonsense or a very bad April Fool's Day joke." Science will no doubt decide with further studies.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-10-04 09:41:16
According to a British study, children who eat a lot of candy and chocolate, and eat it every day, are more likely to be violent when adults. A critic of the study responds by saying, "This is either utter nonsense or a very bad April Fool's Day joke." Science will no doubt decide with further studies.
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October morning sky fills with planets
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-10-04 08:39:25
In October 2009, the morning sky will be exceptionally filled with the planets Venus, Mercury, and Saturn. Later on in the month, the Moon will join the trio.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-10-04 08:39:25
In October 2009, the morning sky will be exceptionally filled with the planets Venus, Mercury, and Saturn. Later on in the month, the Moon will join the trio.
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Russia delays first Chinese Mars mission to 2011
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-10-03 09:22:40
The Phobos-Grunt mission has been delayed by two years in order to provide better reliability to the mission. When launched, it will go to Mars and its moon Phobos. Part of the spacecraft will return samples back to Earth.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-10-03 09:22:40
The Phobos-Grunt mission has been delayed by two years in order to provide better reliability to the mission. When launched, it will go to Mars and its moon Phobos. Part of the spacecraft will return samples back to Earth.
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Half of 2009 newborns will live 100 years or more
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-03 08:05:30
According to a Danish study, over half of the babies born since the year 2000 within developed countries, such as the United States, Canada, Japan, and countries of Western Europe, should live to be centenarians.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-03 08:05:30
According to a Danish study, over half of the babies born since the year 2000 within developed countries, such as the United States, Canada, Japan, and countries of Western Europe, should live to be centenarians.
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4.4 million-year-old pre-human ancestor "Ardi" discovered
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-10-02 08:58:57
An international team of researchers has unearthed the ancient remains of a 4.4 million year old species of hominid that opens up secrets about our past that were unknown to us, at least until now.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-10-02 08:58:57
An international team of researchers has unearthed the ancient remains of a 4.4 million year old species of hominid that opens up secrets about our past that were unknown to us, at least until now.
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Can't remember last time you had a good night's sleep?
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-01 10:51:49
A U.S. study finds that not getting enough sleep each night could play a role in the development of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers suggest that sleeplessness should be evaluated when treating Alzheimer’s.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-01 10:51:49
A U.S. study finds that not getting enough sleep each night could play a role in the development of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers suggest that sleeplessness should be evaluated when treating Alzheimer’s.
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CDC: Kids flunk fruits, but so did the adults!
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-01 08:46:17
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people of the United States lack sufficient amounts of fruits and vegetables in their daily diet. And, children are worse than adults. Maybe we should change the saying of "Where's the beef?" to "Where's the fruit?"!
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-01 08:46:17
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people of the United States lack sufficient amounts of fruits and vegetables in their daily diet. And, children are worse than adults. Maybe we should change the saying of "Where's the beef?" to "Where's the fruit?"!
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$4 million facility to support joint Australian, NZ bid for SKA
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-10-01 06:23:10
The Western Australian town of Geraldton, 460 kilometres north of Perth, is set to play a key role in Australian astronomy in support of the bid to host the $2.5 billion Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio-telescope, with the Australian Government’s announcement today that a new research facility is to be built in the town.
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-10-01 06:23:10
The Western Australian town of Geraldton, 460 kilometres north of Perth, is set to play a key role in Australian astronomy in support of the bid to host the $2.5 billion Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio-telescope, with the Australian Government’s announcement today that a new research facility is to be built in the town.
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Positive attitude to sex good for women’s health
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-09-30 09:18:29
An Indiana University study found that women with positive attitudes toward their genitals are more likely to take an active role in their sexual health, such as going to the doctor for regular gynecological examinations.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-09-30 09:18:29
An Indiana University study found that women with positive attitudes toward their genitals are more likely to take an active role in their sexual health, such as going to the doctor for regular gynecological examinations.
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Space Station to become circus of the sun
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-09-30 07:50:20
Founder of Cirque du Soleil (French for "Circus of the Sun"), Guy Labiberté, was blasted into space onboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft on September 30, 2009. The Canadian space tourist will promote water awareness during his stay at the International Space Station.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-09-30 07:50:20
Founder of Cirque du Soleil (French for "Circus of the Sun"), Guy Labiberté, was blasted into space onboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft on September 30, 2009. The Canadian space tourist will promote water awareness during his stay at the International Space Station.
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China 3Ds the Moon
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-09-29 11:17:12
According to a leader of the Chang'e 1 mission to the Moon, the Chinese have completed a high-resolution, three-dimensional map of the lunar surface. In fact, this mapping is the most detailed imaging of the Moon so far taken by any spacecraft of the entire lunar surface.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-09-29 11:17:12
According to a leader of the Chang'e 1 mission to the Moon, the Chinese have completed a high-resolution, three-dimensional map of the lunar surface. In fact, this mapping is the most detailed imaging of the Moon so far taken by any spacecraft of the entire lunar surface.
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Parenting style important to safe teen driving
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-09-29 09:24:49
A study performed by the Center for Injury Research and Prevention at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia found that parenting style is very important in the driving style of teenagers. Specifically, teenagers that have their own car are twice as dangerous as teenagers that share a car with a parent.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-09-29 09:24:49
A study performed by the Center for Injury Research and Prevention at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia found that parenting style is very important in the driving style of teenagers. Specifically, teenagers that have their own car are twice as dangerous as teenagers that share a car with a parent.
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New species discovered underground while Down Under
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-09-28 07:55:39
Australian researchers have discovered 850 new species while searching underground in the Australian Outback. The findings helps to confirm a much wetter climate for the area millions of years ago.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-09-28 07:55:39
Australian researchers have discovered 850 new species while searching underground in the Australian Outback. The findings helps to confirm a much wetter climate for the area millions of years ago.
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Mercury to send message to Earth
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-09-27 09:02:23
Astronomers on Earth are about to learn a whole lot more about the planet Mercury as NASA’s MESSENGER spacecraft passes less than 229 kilometers (142 miles) above the planet’s surface on September 29, 2009.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-09-27 09:02:23
Astronomers on Earth are about to learn a whole lot more about the planet Mercury as NASA’s MESSENGER spacecraft passes less than 229 kilometers (142 miles) above the planet’s surface on September 29, 2009.
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A bit more water found on Mars
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-09-26 08:53:10
In a week where water ice (lunar ice) was found on the Moon, NASA scientists with the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) mission have found a new location to look for water ice (frozen water) on Mars: just under the surface at newly formed impact craters.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-09-26 08:53:10
In a week where water ice (lunar ice) was found on the Moon, NASA scientists with the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) mission have found a new location to look for water ice (frozen water) on Mars: just under the surface at newly formed impact craters.
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