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Some Earth-Like Worlds May Have Foliage Of Colors Other Than Green
Pasadena CA (SPX) Apr 11, 2007In the next decade, when scientists are able to study Earth-sized worlds around other stars, they may find that foliage on some of the planets is predominantly yellow--or orange, or red. It all depends on the color of the star the planet orbits and the stuff that makes up the planet's atmosphere. That's the conclusion of researchers from the Virtual Planetary Laboratory, a NASA-funded init ... more To Land Or Orbit Is The Question About Europa 
Cameron Park CA (SPX) Apr 11, 2007In my last chapter, I talked about a possible augmentation of the Europa Explorer to first make multiple flybys of Io before orbiting Europa -- something not currently in its flight plan (although multiple flybys of Ganymede and Callisto already are). But whether this is done or not, the Explorer will be quite an expensive mission -- certainly over $1.3 billion, maybe rising to $2.5 billion if ... more GPS Significantly Impacted By Powerful Solar Radio Burst 
Ithica NY (SPX) Apr 11, 2007During an unprecedented solar eruption last December, researchers at Cornell University confirmed solar radio bursts can have a serious impact on the Global Positioning System (GPS) and other communication technologies using radio waves. The findings were announced in Washington, D.C., at the first Space Weather Enterprise Forum -- an assembly of academic, government and private sector sci ... more MORE HEADLINES |
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OPEC Chief Says Cheap Gas Is History
Abu-Dhabi, UAE (RIA Novosti) Apr 11, 2007The current chairman of the international oil cartel, OPEC, further heightened gas consumer concerns Tuesday by saying natural gas prices might rise in the future. The statement follows a forum of the world's leading gas exporters in Doha Monday, which decided to set up a committee for coordinating gas prices. Experts saw the move as the first step toward an OPEC-style gas cartel. "T ... more Light-Sensitive Molecule Heals Itself In The Dark 
Pullman WA (SPX) Apr 11, 2007Sometimes all an overworked molecule needs is a good night's rest. According to a study by physicist Mark Kuzyk and colleagues at Washington State University, a molecule that loses its ability to fluoresce when struck by a laser beam regains that ability if it's allowed to 'rest' in the dark. Recovery begins within 30 minutes and is nearly complete after 8 hours of rest, the study found. more US Experts Seek Positive China Trade Strategy 
Washington (AFP) April 10, 2007As Washington steps up trade sanctions against China, a group of US experts called Tuesday for greater integration of the Asian giant into the global economy, including membership in the G8 club of wealthy nations. Such a move "offers the best hope of shaping China's interests and conduct in accordance with international norms on security, trade and finance, and human rights," the 30 indep ... more MORE HEADLINES |
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Banking Breakthrough In North Korea Nuclear Impasse
Seoul (AFP) April 11, 2007The US State Department said authorities in Macau had unfrozen North Korean bank accounts Tuesday, paving the way for the North to start shutting down its nuclear plants. North Korea has refused to shut the Yongbyon nuclear reactor until it receives 25 million dollars in funds frozen in the Banco Delta Asia (BDA) in Macau, after Washington blacklisted the bank for allegedly laundering illicit fu ... more Director Of National Intelligence Lacks Power 
Washington (UPI) April 10, 2007Newly confirmed Director of National Intelligence Michael McConnell says he doesn't have the authorities he needs to lead the 16 agencies he oversees -- and that his office isn't properly structured to take best advantage of the authorities he does have. At least he can fix the latter, and officials say he is trying to do so in a little-noticed redrawing of his office's organization chart ... more Steering The Chariot 
Washington (UPI) April 10, 2007Imagine a giant chariot out of the "film Ben Hur" pulled by not four, but 16 different powerful horses, all of them straining at the bit to gallop off in different directions. Then imagine trying to steer it. That is the thankless job of retired Vice Adm. John Michael McConnell. When "Mike" McConnell succeeded Ambassador John Negroponte to become the second director of national intelligenc ... more MORE HEADLINES |
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Farmland Across China At Risk From Pollution
Beijing (AFP) April 09, 2007China's farmland is becoming increasingly polluted, with coal-dependent factories and polluted waterways causing billions of dollars in damages, state press reported Monday. Heavy metals contaminate 12 million tonnes of grains each year, leading to direct losses of more than 20 billion yuan (2.6 billion dollars), the China Daily said, citing the nation's environmental watchdog. More than 1 ... more Thailand Scraps Tsunami Warning Test For Fear Of Creating Panic 
Bangkok (AFP) April 08, 2007Thai authorities cancelled tests of 79 tsunami warning towers along its coast over fears they would cause panic among tourists and locals, senior officials said Sunday. Thailand, which was hit by deadly waves two years ago, began Saturday testing the loudspeakers on the towers along the Andaman coast, which had recently been linked up by satellite to a US-funded deep-sea warning buoy deplo ... more Marine Scientists Monitor Longest Mammal Migration 
Moss Landing, CA (SPX) Apr 11, 2007Marine scientists recently published a research paper in the science journal, biology letters, that found humpback whales migrate over 5,100 miles from Central America to their feeding grounds off Antarctica; a record distance undertaken by any mammal. Kristin Rasmussen, a biologist with Cascadia Research Collective, and lead author in the study, finds the record-breaking migration interes ... more MORE HEADLINES
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