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May 21, 2013

New method proposed for detecting gravitational waves from ends of universe
Reno NV (SPX) May 20, 2013
A new window into the nature of the universe may be possible with a device proposed by scientists at the University of Nevada, Reno and Stanford University that would detect elusive gravity waves from the other end of the cosmos. Their paper describing the device and process was published in the prestigious physics journal Physical Review Letters. "Gravitational waves represent one of the missing pieces of Einstein's theory of general relativity," Andrew Geraci, University of Nevada, Reno physics ... read more

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Team Wins Cubesat Berth to Gather Earth Energy Imbalance Measurements A team of scientists has won a berth on a tiny satellite to explore one of NASA's most important frontiers in climate studies: the imbalance in Earth's energy budget and the extent to which fast-cha ... more		Weather on the Outer Planets Only Goes So Deep What is the long-range weather forecast for the giant planets Uranus and Neptune? These planets are home to extreme winds blowing at speeds of over 1000 km/hour, hurricane-like storms as large aroun ... more		Billion-year-old water could hold clues to life on Earth and Mars A UK-Canadian team of scientists has discovered ancient pockets of water, which have been isolated deep underground for billions of years and contain abundant chemicals known to support life. ... more
				Activity Continues On the Sun Solar activity continued on May 14, 2013, as the sun emitted a fourth X-class flare from its upper left limb, peaking at 9:48 p.m. EDT. This flare is classified as an X1.2 flare and it is the 18th X ... more		NASA-Built Nanosatellite Launch Adapter System Ready For Flight Nanosatellites now have their own mass transit to catch rides to space and perform experiments in microgravity. A new NASA-designed and developed satellite deployer, dubbed the Nano Launch Adapter S ... more

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Cassini Shapes First Global Topographic Map of Titan Scientists have created the first global topographic map of Saturn's moon Titan, giving researchers a valuable tool for learning more about one of the most Earth-like and interesting worlds in the s ... more		Orion's Hidden Fiery Ribbon This dramatic new image of cosmic clouds in the constellation of Orion reveals what seems to be a fiery ribbon in the sky. This orange glow represents faint light coming from grains of cold interste ... more		Airbus awarded Oberon satellites contract by UK MOD Ariane 6 to deliver inaugural Galileo 2nd Gen satellites as European industry backs Arianespace BlackSky and Rocket Lab Set Launch Date for First Gen-3 Satellite		NASA Seeks High-Performance Spaceflight Computing Capabilities NASA and the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory in Albuquerque, N.M., are requesting research and development proposals to define the type of spacecraft computing needed for future missions. T ... more
				NRL's MIGHTI Slated for Launch on ICON Mission A Naval Research Laboratory instrument designed to study the Earth's thermosphere is part of a satellite mission that NASA has selected to move forward into development (Phase B), with launch expect ... more		Mice, gerbils perish in Russia space flight A number of mice and eight gerbils sent into space in a Russian capsule destined to find out how well organisms can withstand extended flights perished during their journey, scientists said Sunday as the month-long mission touched back down on Earth. ... more

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