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July 04, 2016

NASA counts down to nail-biter orbit of Jupiter
Miami (AFP) July 4, 2016
A $1.1 billion NASA spacecraft called Juno must dodge debris and extreme radiation Monday as it attempts to orbit Jupiter, on a high-stakes mission to probe the origin of the solar system. Juno is expected to arrive late Monday in the vicinity of the largest planet in our cosmic neighborhood, five years after the unmanned solar-powered observatory launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida. "We are barrelling down on Jupiter really quick," said Scott Bolton, Juno principal investigator from the South ... read more

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Satellite operator SES swallows rival O3b European satellite operator SES announced Monday it was disbursing $730 million (655 million euros) to acquire the remaining half of O3b, a rival with satellites in lower orbits that offers fast connections. ... more		China finishes world's largest radio telescope to search for alien life China finished constructing the world's largest radio telescope to hunt for signs of alien life in deep space. ... more		Juno Spacecraft Enters Jupiter's Magnetic Field NASA's Jupiter-bound Juno spacecraft has entered the planet's magnetosphere, where the movement of particles in space is controlled by what's going on inside Jupiter. "We've just crossed the boundar ... more
				Huge helium discovery 'a life-saving find' A new approach to gas exploration has discovered a huge helium gas field, which could address the increasingly critical shortage of this vital yet rare element. Helium doesn't just make your v ... more		Putin says NATO provoking arms race 'frenzy' Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday insisted Moscow will not be dragged into an arms race by NATO as he accused the US-led alliance of tearing up the military balance in Europe. ... more

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Universe becoming cleaner as cosmic dust gets mopped up by stars, astronomers reveal The Universe is becoming gradually cleaner as more and more cosmic dust is being mopped up by the formation of stars within galaxies, an international team of astronomers has revealed. Peering ... more		Quantum technologies to revolutionize 21st century Is quantum technology the future of the 21st century? On the occasion of the 66th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, this is the key question to be explored today in a panel discussion with the Nobel La ... more		SDA expands Tracking Layer satellite awards and related missile defense contracts Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions to provide SAR reconnaissance data to German military RTX radar selected to support autonomous X 62A fighter testing		A 6,000-Year-Old Telescope Without a Lens Astronomers are exploring what might be described as the first astronomical observing tool, potentially used by prehistoric humans 6,000 years ago. They suggest that the long, narrow entrance passag ... more
				Unusual form of sand dune discovered on Mars Both Earth and Mars feature large sand dunes and small sand ripples. Recently, NASA's Mars rover Curiosity discovered and studied an expanse of medium-sized sand waves unlike any sand formations found on Earth. ... more		For Galaxies, It's Not Easy Being Green Scientists may have answered why green galaxies are rare in our universe and why their color could reveal a troubled past. Their research is presented 30 June at the National Astronomy Meeting at th ... more

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Missiles to be tested at RIMPAC exercise The U.S. and New Zealand are planning to show off missile systems during the massive Rim of the Pacific war game event that starts Thursday. ... more		Raytheon to conduct Patriot missile system diagnostics and repair Raytheon has received an $11 million U.S. Army contract modification for depot-level diagnostics and repair of major Patriot missile system items. ... more		Bible 1.0: How Ancient Canon Became Our First Large Language Models Can scientists detect life without knowing what it looks like Deep ocean quakes linked to Antarctic phytoplankton surges		Augmented reality helmet helps pilots see through clouds, fog Pilots must be able to detect hazards as early as possible in order to quickly plot a path around them. In thick fog or clouds, however, this can be difficult. ... more
Varunastra missile handed over to Indian navy The Indian navy took possession of the indigenously made, anti-submarine Varunastra electric torpedo from the Ministry of Defense during a ceremony Thursday, the sea service announced. ... more		Fix for 3-billion-year-old genetic error could improve genetic sequencing For 3 billion years, one of the major carriers of information needed for life, RNA, has had a glitch that creates errors when making copies of genetic information. Researchers at The University of T ... more		Signs of 'healing' ozone layer over Antarctic: study The hole in the ozone layer over the Antarctic has begun to shrink, signaling good news for the environment decades after an international accord to phase out certain pollutants, researchers said Thursday. ... more		Crystal movement under Mount St. Helens may have predicted 1980 eruption The movement of crystals in the magma of certain volcanoes may indicate the likelihood of an impending eruption. ... more

	What did Earth's ancient magnetic field look like New work from Carnegie's Peter Driscoll suggests Earth's ancient magnetic field was significantly different than the present day field, originating from several poles rather than the familiar two. I ... more		China dam water release captured by drone A photographer used a drone to capture spectacular images of cascades of water gushing from a dam in central China, an annual event attracting thousands of tourists. ... more

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