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Shrinking atmospheric layer linked to low levels of solar radiation
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09/09/2010 01:34 AM
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Large changes in the sun's energy output may drive unexpectedly dramatic fluctuations in Earth's outer atmosphere. (2010-08-27)
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ASU Mars camera yields best Red Planet map ever
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09/09/2010 01:34 AM
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The best Mars map ever made is now available online for planetary scientists and armchair astronauts alike. And citizen scientists are invited to help make it even better. (2010-07-26)
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ASU instrument on NASA rover helps identify outcrop of long-sought rare rock on Mars
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09/09/2010 01:34 AM
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It's amazing what cleaning your glasses can reveal. A mineral-scouting instrument developed at Arizona State University has found an outcrop of rock rich in carbonates in the Columbia Hills of Gusev Crater on Mars, according to a report published online June 3 in the journal Science. The instrument is onboard NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Spirit. (2010-06-04)
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Probing the dark side of the universe
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09/09/2010 01:34 AM
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Advancing into the next frontier in astrophysics and cosmology depends on our ability to detect the presence of a particular type of wave in space, a primordial gravitational wave. (2010-05-21)
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Physicists' findings about helium could lead to more accurate temperature, pressure measurements
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09/09/2010 01:34 AM
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In the May 7 edition of Physical Review Letters, a journal of the American Physical Society, an international team led by University of Delaware researchers reports new findings about helium that may lead to more accurate standards for how temperature and pressure are measured. (2010-05-18)
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New panchromatic capabilities of Hubble reveal an unprecedented view of the universe
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09/09/2010 01:34 AM
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Shown in an extremely broad range of color and showcasing more than twelve billion years of cosmic history, Hubble's recent image is a full-glory cosmic renaissance of the history of the Universe. (2010-01-06)
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NASA unveils latest results from lunar mission, helps prepare for next stage of scientific discovery
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09/09/2010 01:34 AM
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NASA's current mission in orbit around the moon, the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, has been providing crucial insights about our nearest celestial neighbor since its launch in June. (2009-12-16)
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NAE announces award winners John Casani and Sheila Widnall
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09/09/2010 01:34 AM
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During its 2009 annual meeting, the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) will present two awards for extraordinary impacts on the engineering profession. (2009-10-02)
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Lotus Plant-Inspired Dust-Busting Shield to Protect Space Gear
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09/09/2010 01:34 AM
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A plant that lives along muddy waterways in Asia has inspired a NASA team to develop a special coating to prevent dirt and even bacteria from sticking to and contaminating the surfaces of spaceflight gear. (2009-09-24)
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LROC's first look at the Apollo landing sites
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09/09/2010 01:34 AM
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The imaging system on board NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) recently had its first of many opportunities to photograph the Apollo landing sites. (2009-07-20)
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Turbulence responsible for black holes' balancing act
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09/09/2010 01:34 AM
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We live in a hierarchical Universe where small structures join into larger ones. Earth is a planet in our Solar System, the Solar System resides in the Milky Way Galaxy, and galaxies combine into groups and clusters. (2009-07-15)
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How the moon got its stripes
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09/09/2010 01:34 AM
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A new study has revealed the origins of tiger stripes and a subsurface ocean on Enceladus- one of Saturn's many moons. These geological features are believed to be the result of the moon's unusual chemical composition and not a hot core, shedding light on the evolution of planets and guiding future space exploration. (2009-07-15)
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Explosive growth of life on Earth fueled by early greening of planet
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09/09/2010 01:34 AM
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Earth's 4.5-billion-year history is filled with several turning points when temperatures changed dramatically, asteroids bombarded the planet and life forms came and disappeared. (2009-07-09)
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US space program should align with broader national goals
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09/09/2010 01:34 AM
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The U.S. civil space program should be aligned with widely acknowledged national challenges, says a new report from the National Research Council. (2009-07-08)
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