Science
Meet the Genetically Engineered pig With Earth-Friendly Poop
Submitted by ptemples on Tue, 04/06/2010 - 17:59
The “Enviropig” has been genetically modified in such a manner that its urine and feces contain almost 65 percent less phosphorus than usual.
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Meet the Genetically Engineered pig With Earth-Friendly Poop
Faster-than-light pulsar radio waves found: http://digg.com/d31Fu8g?t
Submitted by k9hi on Sun, 04/04/2010 - 13:33
k9hi: Faster-than-light pulsar radio waves found: http://digg.com/d31Fu8g?t
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Faster-than-light pulsar radio waves found: http://digg.com/d31Fu8g?t
Opportunity found ‘strange blueberry stuff’ on Martian rock
Submitted by ptemples on Sat, 03/27/2010 - 19:24
NASA's Mars rover Opportunity has found a Martian rock covered in weird material as its odometer hit a major milestone this week, with the long-lived robot completing equivalent to a half–marathon on the Red Planet.
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Dr. Eugene P. Kennedy 90th Birthday Celebration Photos
Submitted by k9hi on Thu, 11/12/2009 - 18:01
I've posted photos from the October 2, 2009 celebration marking the 90th birthday of a promiment retired scientist, Dr. Eugene P. Kennedy. Dr. Kennedy, who was Ariel's thesis advisor and mentor, ran a biochemistry laboratory and conducted scientific research for many years at Harvard Medical School in Boston. The gathering at Anthony's Pier 4 saw graduate students, post-docs, colleagues and family members spanning the decades. It was a joyous occasion.
New species of millipede discovered in the Mekong Delta. It's hot pink & secretes cyanide. Eat it, & you get what you deserve.
Submitted by ptemples on Sat, 10/24/2009 - 15:53
ptemples: New species of millipede discovered in the Mekong Delta. It's hot pink & secrets cyanide. Eat it, & you get what you deserve.
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Single-celled slime moulds could be programmed as "slimebots" http://is.gd/30hvC
Submitted by ptemples on Mon, 09/07/2009 - 15:34
ptemples: Single-celled slime moulds could be programmed as "slimebots" http://is.gd/30hvC
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RT: Toolbag to re-enter atmosphere - Southgate ARC | http://link2.cc/eh2 (via @K1DWU)
Submitted by k9hi on Mon, 08/03/2009 - 10:01
k9hi: RT: Toolbag to re-enter atmosphere - Southgate ARC | http://link2.cc/eh2 (via @K1DWU)
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Space Station Marathon
Submitted by k9hi on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 15:29
NASA Science News for July 3, 2009
The International Space Station (ISS) is about to make a remarkable series of flybys over the United States. Beginning this 4th of July weekend, the station will appear once, twice, and sometimes three times a day for many days in a row.
FULL STORY at
http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2009/03jul_sightings.htm?list37888
Phoenix Lander Discovers Nighttime Snowfall On Mars
Submitted by ptemples on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 14:02
Many outlets are reporting on the recently released results of the various experiments and observations of NASA's Mars Phoenix Lander. Most notable is ...
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Phoenix Lander Discovers Nighttime Snowfall On Mars
Volcanic Sunset Alert
Submitted by k9hi on Wed, 07/01/2009 - 09:34
Space Weather News for June 30, 2009
VOLCANIC SUNSETS: The Russian volcano that erupted directly beneath the International Space Station on June 12th is now causing beautiful lavender sunsets across parts of the northern USA and Europe. A plume of ash and sulfur dioxide from the Sarychev Peak eruption is circulating through the stratosphere, and when parts of the plume pass over an area at sunset, the sky fills with delicate white ripples, sometimes-colorful streamers, and a telltale hue of purple. Check today's edition for observing tips and a photo gallery.
