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Infrared telescope to detect dim, dusty objects
Published on Wednesday, 18 November 2009 03:36 from Reuters
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - NASA plans next month to launch a space telescope that will scan the heavens for the infrared glow of celestial objects never seen because they are too dim, dusty or distant, scientists said on Tuesday.
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NASA launches shuttle Atlantis to space station
Published on Tuesday, 17 November 2009 20:13 from Reuters
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - The U.S. space shuttle Atlantis lifted off its seaside launch pad on Monday, loaded with spare parts to keep the International Space Station flying after the shuttles are retired next year.
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In Amazon, a frustrated search for cancer cures
Published on Tuesday, 17 November 2009 20:11 from Reuters
SAO SEBASTIAO DE CUIEIRAS, Brazil (Reuters) - The task of harvesting the secrets of Brazil's vast Amazon rain forest that could help in the battle against cancer largely falls to Osmar Barbosa Ferreira and a big pair of clippers.
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Had flu? You may have H1N1 protection
Published on Tuesday, 17 November 2009 14:50 from Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - People who have had repeated flu infections -- or repeated flu vaccines -- may have some protection against the new pandemic swine influenza, U.S. researchers said on Monday.
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Tests rule out BSE in Slovenia cow
Published on Tuesday, 17 November 2009 12:41 from Reuters
LJUBLJANA (Reuters) - Laboratory tests ruled out mad cow disease in a 3-year-old Slovenian cow that died in September, the Slovenian Veterinary Administration said on Tuesday.
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Shuttle mission to extend life of space station
Published on Monday, 16 November 2009 13:47 from Reuters
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - The space shuttle Atlantis was poised for launch on Monday on one of the final missions to outfit the International Space Station so it can remain flying long after the shuttles are retired.
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