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Fermi Telescope Caps First Year With Glimpse of Space-TimeThis view of the gamma-ray sky constructed from one year of Fermi LAT observations is the best view of the extreme universe to date.
Topix.net Thursday, October 29, 2009Distinguished lecturers to speak at 48TH AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exposition(American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics) The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics is pleased to announce that a series of distinguished lectures will be presented at the 48th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exposition, Jan. 4-7, 2010, at the Orlando World Center Marriott, Orlando, Fla.
Eurekalert.org Thursday, October 29, 2009Soil moisture and ocean salinity satellite ready for launch(Natural Environment Research Council) A new European Earth observation satellite will be launched in the early hours of Monday morning from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia. The European Space Agency Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity satellite will measure moisture levels in the Earth's soils and the saltiness of the world's oceans from space for the very first time. British scientists and engineers have been involved in the mission from the start.
Eurekalert.org Thursday, October 29, 2009Innovation: Ultimate jukebox is next step in net musicNo one cares what server music is stored on: we just want to hear it. A new online service promises to find what you want and play it - and it isn't Google's
Newscientist.com Thursday, October 29, 2009Genome firm finds gene for sneeze, but no diseases yetA genome-scanning firm has identified some quirky genetic variants, but what about the more serious hunt for genes that make us susceptible to disease?
Newscientist.com Thursday, October 29, 2009US swine flu vaccine too late to beat autumn waveBy the time serious amounts of vaccine arrive in the US, it may be too late to stop most infections
Newscientist.com Thursday, October 29, 2009Candlesticks and plates make decorative tiered standPublished: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 4:01 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 2:13 a.m. I love tiered stands because they are elegant and save table space.
Topix.net Thursday, October 29, 2009Exploding star's ancient 'death shout' captured by telescopesThe little red dot at the centre of this image is big deal to astronomers but not much to look at.
Topix.net Thursday, October 29, 2009AGU Fall Meeting: Abstracts and sessions now online(American Geophysical Union) This release gives important updates for journalists regarding American Geophysical Union's 2009 Fall Meeting (Dec 14-18, 2009, Moscone Convention Center, San Francisco, Calif.) The updates cover these topics: "Abstracts and Sessions now Online and Searchable", "NEW! Fall Meeting's detailed scientific program and abstracts available online only", "Reminder: Hotel reservation deadline -- Nov. 12", "Field trip to California Academy of Sciences museum, Dec. 13", "News media registration information", "News Media Registration Form", and "Who's coming".
Eurekalert.org Thursday, October 29, 2009Skinner's Auction of Fine Books & Manuscripts November 15th in BostonBOSTON, Mass. – Oct. 29, 2008 – www.skinnerinc.com - Skinner, Inc., one of the world’s leading auction houses for antiques and fine art, will host its annual auction of Fine Books and Manuscripts on November 15th in its Boston gallery, located at 63 Park Plaza. The auction will offer first editions, botanical illustrations, maps and important documents. [...]
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