
MSG-4 and S1 C4 make initial contact with Ariane 5 launcher hardware
The two satellite passengers for Arianespace's third Ariane 5 mission in 2015 are advancing through their pre-flight preparations, with MSG-4 and Star One C4 each completing separate fit-check proce ... more
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Vanishing friction
Friction is all around us, working against the motion of tires on pavement, the scrawl of a pen across paper, and even the flow of proteins through the bloodstream. Whenever two surfaces come in con ... more
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Fossil fuels harm health from 'cradle to grave': report
Trash, mulch and security: All jobs for troops in Washington
Rising oceans to threaten 1.5 million Australians by 2050: report
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Tiny but precise: The most accurate quantum thermometers
Scientists have defined the smallest, most accurate thermometer allowed by the laws of physics - one that could detect the smallest fluctuations in microscopic regions, such as the variations within ... more
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Magnetic nanoparticles could offer alternative to rare Earth magnets
A team of scientists at Virginia Commonwealth University has synthesized a powerful new magnetic material that could reduce the dependence of the United States and other nations on rare earth elemen ... more
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Space station back on track after mystery Soyuz glitch
The International Space Station shifted orbit on Tuesday after engines on the docked Soyuz spacecraft inexplicably fired for roughly a minute. ... more
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Researchers simulate behavior of 'active matter'
From flocks of starlings to schools of fish, nature is full of intricate dynamics that emerge from the collective behavior of individuals. In recent years, interest has grown in trying to capture si ... more
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How natural channel proteins move in artificial membranes
Natural channel proteins are integrated into artificial membranes to facilitate the transport of ions and molecules. Researchers at the University of Basel have now been able to measure the movement ... more
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