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March 07, 2014

'Dimer molecules' aid study of exoplanet pressure, hunt for life
Seattle WA (SPX) Mar 06, 2014
Astronomers at the University of Washington have developed a new method of gauging the atmospheric pressure of exoplanets, or worlds beyond the solar system, by looking for a certain type of molecule. And if there is life out in space, scientists may one day use this same technique to detect its biosignature - the telltale chemical signs of its presence - in the atmosphere of an alien world. Understanding atmospheric pressure is key to knowing if conditions at the surface of a terrestrial, or rock ... read more

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Feature: The "masters" behind China's lunar rover Jade Rabbit In contrast to how much of an influence the virtual persona of China's first moon rover has made on social media home and abroad, little is known about the people behind the loveable character. ... more		Bright pulses of light could make space veggies more nutritious Exposing leafy vegetables grown during spaceflight to a few bright pulses of light daily could increase the amount of eye-protecting nutrients produced by the plants, according to a new study by res ... more		Mars Rover Oppportunity Crushing Rocks With Wheels Opportunity is exploring "Murray Ridge" on Solander Point, part of the rim of Endeavour Crater. Investigation continued on "Anchor Point," Sol 3581 (Feb. 19, 2014) through Sol 3583 (Feb. 21, 2014), ... more
				UNL Microgravity Team develops pill to be used to monitor astronauts' vitals The Microgravity Team at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is making strides in producing technology to aid in the health of astronauts - and NASA is taking notice. The team, which is a part ... more		Astronomers spot rare asteroid break-up Astronomers said Thursday they have witnessed the distant break-up of an asteroid, a rare event that was not caused by a violent space collision or a close encounter with the Sun. ... more

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Raytheon receives contract modification on JPSS Common Ground System Raytheon has received a $185 million modification from NASA on its current Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) Common Ground System (CGS) contract, which is intended to increase the capability and c ... more		Facebook out to buy solar drone maker: report Facebook is in talks to buy a solar-powered drone startup in what could lead to making wireless Internet available in regions without online access, according to technology news website TechCrunch. ... more		EU states to hold talks on 'drone wall' to protect bloc Denmark military intel fails to identify source of drone flights Lithuania eases rules on shooting down drones		Large mammals were the architects in prehistoric ecosystems Researchers from Denmark demonstrate in a study that the large grazers and browsers of the past created a mosaic of varied landscapes consisting of closed and semi-closed forests and parkland. The s ... more
				NASA Satellite Sees Great Freeze Over Great Lakes At night, as cold settles in, lake ice creaks and groans. It's been excessively cold, and I camped exposed on the snow-swept surface. Other than the lack of vegetation and the sounds at night, you'd ... more		Aerojet Rocketdyne Provides Propulsion For GPM Satellite Aerojet Rocketdyne provided propulsion for NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Core Observatory satellite, launched from JAXA's Tanegashima Space Center in Japan aboard a Japanese H-IIA ro ... more

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York physicists pave the way for more energy efficient technology An international team of scientists led by physicists from the University of York has paved the way for a new class of magnetic materials and devices with improved performance and power efficiency. ... more		Battery-free technology brings gesture recognition to all devices Mute the song playing on your smartphone in your pocket by flicking your index finger in the air, or pause your "This American Life" podcast with a small wave of the hand. This kind of gesture contr ... more		NASA ISRO radar satellite beams first Earth images from space Morocco High Atlas whistle language strives for survival China warns Papua New Guinea over Australian defence deal		Optical nano-tweezers take over the control of nano-objects As science and technology go nano, scientists search for new tools to manipulate, observe and modify the "building blocks" of matter at the nanometer scale. With this in mind, the recent publication ... more
				Waterloo physicists solve 20-year-old debate surrounding glassy surfaces University of Waterloo physicists have succeeded in measuring how the surfaces of glassy materials flow like a liquid, even when they should be solid. A series of simple and elegant experiments were ... more		A Molecular Ballet under the X-ray Laser An international team of researchers has used the world's most powerful X-ray laser to take snapshots of free molecules. The research team headed by Prof. Jochen Kupper of the Hamburg Center for Fre ... more

Control circuit malfunction troubles China's Yutu

China's Lunar Lander Still Operational

China Focus: Uneasy rest begins for China's troubled Yutu rover

Robotic Arm Crushes Rock for Study

Relay Radio on Mars-Bound NASA Craft Passes Checkout

Mars Rover Oppportunity Crushing Rocks With Wheels

Committee Democrats Emphasize Need for Human Space Exploration Roadmap

NASA Commercial Crew Partners Complete Space System Milestones

Bright pulses of light could make space veggies more nutritious

China expects to launch cargo ship into space around 2016

China capable of exploring Mars

Feature: The "masters" behind China's lunar rover Jade Rabbit

	Peat soils as gigantic batteries Researchers from ETH Zurich and the University of Tubingen describe a process that suppresses the formation of methane in soils that are rich in humic substances. For this process to work, the soils ... more		Ultra-fast laser spectroscopy lights way to understanding new materials Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory are revealing the mysteries of new materials using ultra-fast laser spectroscopy, similar to high-speed photography where many quick ima ... more		Electronics based on a 2-D electron gas Usually, microelectronic devices are made of silicon or similar semiconductors. Recently, the electronic properties of metal oxides have become quite interesting. These materials are more complex, y ... more		The Power of High Efficiency Clean Energy, the Nuclear Solution Nuclear Supply Chain procurement strategies and vendor management practices are an increasingly crucial aspect of nuclear operating companies' operations. Spend on nuclear components, services and f ... more

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Satellite Sees Winter Storm March Over Mid-Atlantic

NASA Scientists Find Evidence of Water in Meteorite

Sierra Nevada Completes Dream Chaser Flight Profile Data Milestone

Payload prep continues for Arianespace Soyuz for Sentinel-1A

Silently and patiently streaking through the main asteroid belt

Space research institute soliciting First Award Fellowship applications

Coming Around Again: Giant Sunspot Makes Third Trip Across the Sun

New fast and furious black hole found

NASA says US-Russia space ties 'normal'

Fat or flat: getting galaxies into shape

Relay Radio on Mars-Bound NASA Craft Passes Checkout

Russia Moves to Reinforce Space Ties With Kazakhstan

NASA Commercial Crew Partners Complete Space System Milestones

Super-Earth' may be dead worlds

Robotic Arm Crushes Rock for Study

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NEOWISE Spies Its First Comet

Control circuit malfunction troubles China's Yutu

Committee Democrats Emphasize Need for Human Space Exploration Roadmap

China will not stop increasing military spending: media

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