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Astronomers see light of gamma-ray burstIt took 13 billion years to reach Earth, but astronomers have seen the light of an exploding mega-star that is the most distant object ever detected.
iol.co.za Thursday, October 29, 2009Astronomers Detect Distant, Ancient Star ExplosionLight from a star that died when the universe was about 600 million years old is only now reaching Earth. The gamma ray burst is 13.1 billion light-years away, and astronomers say it's the most distant object ever seen from Earth.
NPR Thursday, October 29, 2009Nation's top awards to CSIRO scientists(CSIRO Australia) Two CSIRO
scientists have been honored at Australia's premier science awards -- the Prime Minister's Prizes for Science.
Eurekalert.org Thursday, October 29, 2009Simulations Show How Earth-Like Planets Can FormA new study shows how rocky planets are formed from the manic swirl of gas and dust that surround a young star, and determines what chemical building blocks are used to construct the planets. Understanding the dynamics and chemistry that create planetary systems can help astronomers in their search for Earth-like planets in the galaxy.
SPACE.com Thursday, October 29, 2009Astronomers Detect Most Distant Object Ever SeenLight from a star that died when the universe was about 600 million years old is only now reaching Earth. The gamma ray burst is 13.1 billion light-years away, and astronomers say it's the most distant object ever seen from Earth.
NPR 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, 2009Innovation task force unveils new Web site on physical sciences and engineering(American Physical Society) The Task Force on American Innovation today unveiled a new Web site, www.innovationtaskforce.org, which offers fresh and comprehensive information on federal policies and appropriations for key agencies that fund research in the physical sciences, engineering and mathematics.
Eurekalert.org 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, 2009Today on New Scientist: 29 October 2009Today's stories on newscientist.com, at a glance, including: the secret history of swine flu, why the ultimate jukebox is the next step in net music, and why three buses always come along at once
Newscientist.com Thursday, October 29, 2009NASA researchers explore lightning's 'NOx-ious' impact on pollution, climate(NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center) Every year,
scientists learn something new about the inner workings of lightning.
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