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Hubble's Last Visit To Be Relived in 3-D
(SPACE.com)
SPACE.com - Eight pairs of eyes were trained on the Hubble Space
Telescope on Tuesday as it was released into orbit after spending a week
berthed in space shuttle Atlantis' payload bay. Seven of those stares belonged
to the crew of STS-125, who worked to upgrade the satellite during that time.
ND regulators oppose 'cap and trade' carbon rules
(AP)
AP - North Dakota utility regulators oppose a "cap and trade" method of reducing gases that may promote global warming, saying it could double consumers' power bills without providing any discernible environmental benefit.
Survey finds slower decline of honeybee colonies
(AP)
AP - The decline of honeybee colonies has slowed slightly since last fall, but a mysterious combination of ailments is still decimating the insect's population, federal researchers...
Some People Never Forget a Face
(LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - Some people claim to never forget a face. And the ability can prove to be socially awkward.
Obama meets veteran astronaut tipped for NASA chief
(AFP)
AFP - President Barack Obama on Tuesday met veteran shuttle astronaut Charles Bolden whom the White House hopes will agree to become NASA's first African-American...
TUESDAY 19. MAY 2009
Scientists unveil ancient fossilized primate
(Reuters)
Reuters - Scientists on Tuesday unveiled the well preserved fossilized remains found in Germany of a primate from 47 million years ago that may have been a close relative of the common ancestor of monkeys, apes and people.
Astronauts bid fond farewell to restored Hubble
(AFP)
AFP - US astronauts aboard the shuttle Atlantis bid the Hubble telescope a wistful farewell Tuesday, ending a grueling revamp to equip the aging stargazer to explore the cosmos for years to...
Stem Cell Study Offers Hope for Targeting Tumors
(HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, May 19 (HealthDay News) -- Genetically engineered adult
stem cells, armed with a cancer-killing protein, have proven successful at
targeting several types of tumors while sparing healthy cells, new
research has found.
Unveiled 'Holy Grail' Fossil Gets Celebrity Treatment
(LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - NEW YORK - Dozens of New York City reporters swarmed today around
a brightly lit specimen case at a local museum, pushing and craning their necks
to get a peek inside.
Astronauts release Hubble telescope back into space
(Reuters)
Reuters - Rejuvenated by hours of repairs in space, the Hubble Space Telescope floated out of shuttle Atlantis' cargo bay on Tuesday to reclaim its place as the world's flagship observatory for astronomical...
AP Newsbreak: Humane Society will work with Vick
(AP)
AP - The Humane Society of the United States says Michael Vick wants to work with the group on a program aimed at eradicating dogfighting among urban teens.
Canada details fund for carbon capture, clean energy
(Reuters)
Reuters - The Canadian government announced details on Tuesday of the C$1 billion ($860 million) clean energy fund it promised in February, with the lion's share of the cash going to support the development of carbon capture and storage projects.
Boeing loses lawsuit on pricing for GPS satellites
(AP)
AP - A federal judge says the Air Force can disclose the rates that Boeing Co. charged for the next generation of global positioning satellites.
Obama unveils 'historic' car efficiency standards
(AFP)
Jim Watson)" border="0" />AFP - President Barack Obama Tuesday unveiled "historic" efficiency and greenhouse gas standards for US cars, in a rare moment of unity between auto firms and environmentalists on climate...
Space Littering Can Impact Earth's Atmosphere
(SPACE.com)
SPACE.com - There is growing appreciation that outer space has become a
trash bin, with the Earth encircled by dead or dying spacecraft, along with
menacing bits of orbital clutter - some of which burns up in the planet's
atmosphere.
Ancient Human Ancestor 'Ida' Discovered
(LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - A discovery of a 47-million-year-old fossil primate that is said to be a human ancestor was announced today at a press conference in New York City.
Obama meets with candidate for NASA job
(AP)
AP - President Barack Obama has met with a leading candidate to head NASA.
Sarkozy urges Obama to do more on climate change
(AFP)
AFP - US President Barack Obama should draw inspiration from Europe and make stronger commitments to combat global warming, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said...
Early skeleton sheds light on primate evolution
(AP)
AP - Scientists have unveiled the skeleton of a 47 million-year-old creature from Germany that may help illuminate the early evolution of monkeys, apes and humans.
Photos show Pakistan expanding nuclear sites: institute
(AFP)
AFP - Satellite photos released on Tuesday show Pakistan has expanded two sites crucial to its nuclear program as part of an effort to bolster the destructive power of its atomic arsenal, a US arms control institute...
Shrew Shot Venom Through Blood-Red Teeth
(LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - Scientists have found the fossil remains in Spain of a new species of mega-shrew that was capable of shooting venom out of blood-colored teeth.
Mars Probes Team Up to Save Stuck Rover
(SPACE.com)
SPACE.com - NASA is
pulling out all the stops to try to get the mired Spirit rover out of the
Martian sand and rolling again.
Brazil's Silva looks to boost ties with China
(AP)
AP - China and Brazil signed a raft of agreements Tuesday including a $10 billion loan for the South American country's state energy company and a deal to send oil to China amid stronger ties between the two developing world...
Astronauts Say Farewell to Hubble Telescope
(SPACE.com)
SPACE.com - HOUSTON - Atlantis astronauts bid a
fond farewell to the Hubble Space Telescope Tuesday and released it back into
orbit after the last-ever service call on the beloved observatory.