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Astronomers do it Again: Find Organic Molecules Around Gas PlanetPeering far beyond our solar system, NASA researchers have detected the basic chemistry for life in a second hot gas planet, advancing astronomers toward the goal of being able to characterize planets where life could exist.
Topix.net Wednesday, October 21, 2009Moon rocket rolled out for test flightNasa engineers have carted out a sleek, towering rocket to the launch pad in Florida in preparation for a test flight that will be watched keenly.
iol.co.za Wednesday, October 21, 2009Orionid Meteor Shower Tonight!Get Out: Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks Overnight"The best time to watch will be between 1 a.m. and dawn local time Wednesday morning, regardless of your location. That's when the patch of Earth you are standing on is barreling headlong into space on Earth's orbital track, and meteors get scooped up like bugs on a windshield."Wikipedia's List of Meteor Showers
Live Journal Wednesday, October 21, 2009An Astronomer's Astronomer: Kepler's Revolutionary Achievements in 1609 Rival Galileo'sCATASTROPHE AVERTED: In a page from Kepler's Astronomia Nova, the astronomer works through the theretofore unexplained orbit of Mars.
Topix.net Wednesday, October 21, 2009Trails, camping in plan for park - Greensboro News RecordTrails, camping in plan for parkGreensboro News RecordConsultant David Swanson on Tuesday also laid out a longer-range vision, including seven miles of hiking trails, camping areas and other amenities in a new ...
Info 5000 Wednesday, October 21, 2009David Haines: Love songs to scienceThe songwriter celebrates everything from the solar system to evolution, the subject of a "science oratorio" to be performed later this month
Newscientist.com Wednesday, October 21, 2009Light switch could boost network speedsAn all-optical switch could boost the performance of the plastic optical fibres widely tipped for use in high-speed communications networks
Newscientist.com Wednesday, October 21, 2009Final look at ESA's SMOS and Proba-2 satellites(European Space Agency) As preparations for the launch of SMOS and Proba-2 continue on schedule, the engineers and technicians at the Russian launch site say goodbye as both satellites are encapsulated within the half-shells of the Rockot fairing.
Eurekalert.org Wednesday, October 21, 2009NMSU coach going camping at Pan American Center - KOB.comNMSU coach going camping at Pan American CenterKOB.com In an effort to boost ticket sales, Spence plans to sleep in a tent outside the Pan American Center ticket office from Oct. 26-30. During that span, he will ...and more raquo;
Info 5000 Wednesday, October 21, 2009Thanks to BET, push for diversity in NASCAR to be televised - S I.comThanks to BET, push for diversity in NASCAR to be televisedS I.comThe program will field four drivers in the Camping World East Series, six in Late Model programs and add a quot;youth component,quot; Siegel said, ...NASCAR embraces diversityThe WeekenderNASCAR's Drive for Diversity undergoes program overhaulUSA TodayDR IVE FOR D IVERS ITY COMB INERacingWest.comCentralia Chronicle -The Associated Press -al.comall 88 news articles raquo;
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