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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

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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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Volcanic Sunset Alert

Submitted by k9hi on Wed, 07/01/2009 - 09:34

Space Weather News for June 30, 2009

http://spaceweather.com

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.

Salty Saturn moon plumes suggest stuff of life - Register

Submitted by ptemples on Thu, 06/25/2009 - 15:50

guardian.co.ukSalty Saturn moon plumes suggest stuff of lifeRegisterMassive geysers on Saturn's moon Enceladus may be fed by a salty ocean beneath ...

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