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Optics Shine in Nobel, Trio Share the Prize

Wed, 05/10/2005 - 07:26 by MT Bureau

Three researchers who applied quantum theory to light, and built devices that are now providing the best-ever measurement of fundamental constants, have been awarded this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics.

Evolution OR Creation: American Schools Teaching Being Challenged in Court

Tue, 27/09/2005 - 03:46 by MT Bureau

Are we created by some Unidentified Intelligent Force or are we the Products of Evolution, a process that lasted Thousands of Years, is The Question that is currently being Answered in Various Ways in schools across America. And some People are not happy as to what their kids are being taught.

Elephants, Lions to Roam North America Again

Sun, 21/08/2005 - 04:46 by MT Bureau

Elephants and Lions could roam parts of North America in an extraordinary "rewilding" plan outlined today by ecologists and conservationists.

Shuttle Cleared for Return, No More Spacewalks

Fri, 05/08/2005 - 22:32 by MT Bureau

NASA cleared the space shuttle Discovery yesterday for its flight home next week after concluding that a frayed thermal blanket below the commander’s window is not a serious flight hazard.

A World with 3 Suns Discovered by Nasa Scientist

Sun, 17/07/2005 - 07:35 by MT Bureau

A NASA-funded astronomer has discovered a world where the sun sets over the horizon, followed by a second sun and then a third. The new planet, called HD 188753 Ab, is the first known to reside in a classic triple-star system.

Astronomers Looking Forward to Deep Impact

Sun, 26/06/2005 - 06:16 by MT Bureau

Using telescopes around the world and in space, the Belfast scientists will be studying what happens when the spacecraft hits the comet at a speed of ten kilometres per second.

A Must Watch Planets Collision this Weekend

Sat, 25/06/2005 - 06:31 by MT Bureau

Stargazers should get ready for a celestial show this weekend, when Mercury, Venus and Saturn are lining up on their never ending trip around the sun.

No Major Issues for Space Shuttle Launch

Thu, 09/06/2005 - 08:10 by MT Bureau

Before Nasa launches the shuttle Discovery into orbit this July, it must meet all 15 recommendations following the Columbia disaster. It has met 12 of them and the task group overseeing the works is hopeful of completing its work in time for the launch.

Voyager reaches edge of solar system

Thu, 26/05/2005 - 09:31 by MT Bureau

Voyager 1, a spacecraft launched 28 years ago to study Jupiter and Saturn, is well on its way into a new frontier: interstellar space, scientists said Tuesday.

Jaguars being tracked from space

Sun, 22/05/2005 - 09:26 by MT Bureau

A Mexican-Guatemalan team of scientists and hunters is using a Global Positioning System satellite to track the movements of this secretive, understudied animal and to find ways to slow the destruction of its favorite habitat.

Nasa Revising its Mars Master Plan

Sat, 21/05/2005 - 08:43 by MT Bureau

NASA has been engaged since last year in what the agency calls a roadmapping effort to flesh out the details of a Mars master plan that would lead to an expeditionary crew landing on that remote world.

Earthquake forecast now online

Thu, 19/05/2005 - 14:30 by MT Bureau

Scientists launched a Web site Wednesday that calculates the probability of strong ground-shaking at specific locations over a 24-hour period.

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