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Space and Earth Science: Meteor Shower Timelapse Seen from the …

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Space and Earth Science: Meteor Shower Timelapse Seen from the …

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The Dawn of the Commercial Space Age is (Probably) Happening This Weekend

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Takes Off SpaceX SpaceX’s Dragon heads for the ISS in a historic first flight for the commercial space industry Tomorrow morning, whether they realize it or not, Americans will likely wake up to a new era. Continue reading

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Buried Since the Jurassic Era, Ocean Microbes Are Still ‘Barely Alive’

Opening the Sediment Core Hans Røy opens a sediment core. Continue reading

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Buried Since the Jurassic Era, Ocean Microbes Are Still ‘Barely Alive’

Opening the Sediment Core Hans Røy opens a sediment core. Continue reading

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ViviSat: An On-Call, Robotic Doctor for Ailing Satellites

Mission Extension Vehicle A ViviSat Mission Extension Vehicle (front, gold satellite) approaches an ailing geostationary satellite and prepares to dock. Continue reading

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"Map of Life" Shows the Location of All Organisms, Large and Small

Ever wonder exactly where grizzly bears live on this continent? Continue reading

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Gray Matter: In Which I Play With White Phosphorus

One of the nastiest substances on Earth creates a beautiful glow Being a mad scientist can be a thankless job, but every once in a while you get a chance to shine-literally. Continue reading

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Space and Earth Science: Ghostly Remnant of a Sun-Like Star

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PopSci Q&A: How Nanoracks Sends Scotch, iPhones and School Experiments to Space

Installing Nanoracks Experiments Astronauts install Nanoracks experiments and equipment on the International Space Station during STS-134, Endeavour’s final mission. Continue reading

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