Dramatic display forecast for 2011 Draconid meteor shower
The Draconid meteor shower is expected to produce unusually high peak meteor rates of 1,000 per hour on October 8, 2011.
Space Exploration
Jun 1, 2011
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Google given more time to reach book settlement
A US judge on Wednesday allowed Google and US authors and publishers more time to seek a new settlement over the Internet giant's plan to create a massive online library and bookstore.
Internet
Jun 1, 2011
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No evidence US government accounts hacked: official
The White House has no reason to believe that Gmail accounts of senior government officials were hacked in a cyber spying campaign originating in China, an official said Wednesday.
Internet
Jun 1, 2011
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Understanding stellar birth using old star clusters
It is now known that most, if not all, of the stars in our Galaxy were born in star clusters. These spherical groupings contain anywhere from a few tens to several million members all milling about under the influence of ...
Astronomy
Jun 1, 2011
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'Oddball' star cluster is a hybrid, astronomer finds
(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists will tell you that the romantic idea is factually true: we are made of the same stuff as stars. In fact, all chemical elements heavier than helium are made in the stars, and research into how the ...
Astronomy
Jun 1, 2011
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World Wars camouflage technique could have benefits in modern warfare
Painting army vehicles with high contrast geometric patterns - 'dazzle camouflage' - affects the perception of their speed and thus could make them less susceptible to rocket propelled grenade attacks, according to new research ...
Other
Jun 1, 2011
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Twitter launching photo-sharing service
Twitter said Wednesday that it is adding a photo-sharing option for its users, a move that could deal a blow to existing services such as Twitpic and yfrog.
Internet
Jun 1, 2011
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Google says Chinese hackers broke into Gmail
(AP) -- Computer hackers in China broke into the Gmail accounts of several hundred people, including senior U.S. government officials, military personnel and political activists, Google Inc. said Wednesday.
Internet
Jun 1, 2011
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Keeping warm: Coordinated movements in a penguin huddle
To survive temperatures below -50 C and gale-force winds above 180 km/h during the Antarctic winter, Emperor penguins form tightly packed huddles and, as has recently been discovered – the penguins actually coordinate ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 1, 2011
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Outstanding math and science teachers honored by the President
On May 20th, a group of kindergarten thru sixth-grade teachers from accross the United States topped off a visit to the nation's capital by meeting with President Barack Obama. The meeting honored teachers who received the ...
Other
Jun 1, 2011
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