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  Houston TX (SPX) Nov 15, 2017 At 5:04 a.m., Expedition 53 Flight Engineers Paolo Nespoli of ESA (European Space Agency) and Randy Bresnik of NASA successfully captured Orbital ATK's Cygnus cargo spacecraft using the International Space Station's robotic arm. The Orbital ATK Cygnus cargo ship was then position and bolted into place on the International Space Station's Earth-facing port of the Unity module at 7:15 a.m. EST. The spacecraft will spend about three weeks attached to the space station before departing in early ... read more |
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Mars 2020 Mission performs first supersonic parachute testPasadena CA (JPL) Nov 15, 2017 Landing on Mars is difficult and not always successful. Well-designed advance testing helps. An ambitious NASA Mars rover mission set to launch in 2020 will rely on a special parachute to slow the s ... more  
FORTIS K-SRD exoskeleton could help soldiers cover inclined terrain quicklyOrlando FL (SPX) Nov 15, 2017 A study by the University of Michigan Human Neuromechanics Laboratory suggests that battle-equipped soldiers would be less fatigued if they wore Lockheed Martin's [NYSE: LMT] FORTIS Knee-Stress Reli ... more 
UN to host first talks on use of 'killer robots'Geneva (AFP) Nov 10, 2017 The United Nations is set to host the first-ever talks on the use of autonomous weapons, but those hoping for a ban on the machines dubbed killer robots will be disappointed, the ambassador leading the discussions said Friday. ... more  
AREVA NP introduces FORERUNNER robot to optimize steam generator inspectionsCharlotte NC (SPX) Nov 13, 2017 AREVA NP has announced the latest addition to the company's next generation of inspection robots - FORERUNNER for steam generators, which is developed and manufactured by INETEC-Institute for Nuclea ... more |
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Computer system finds 'recipes' for producing materialsBoston MA (SPX) Nov 08, 2017 In recent years, research efforts such as the Materials Genome Initiative and the Materials Project have produced a wealth of computational tools for designing new materials useful for a range of ap ... more 
Study shows need for adaptive powered knee prosthesis to assist amputeesRaleigh NC (SPX) Nov 06, 2017 New North Carolina State University research into wearable robotics shows how amputees wearing these devices adapted when presented with a real-world challenge: carrying a weighted backpack. The res ... more 
Opportunity Does a Wheelie and is Back on Solid FootingPasadena CA (JPL) Nov 06, 2017 Opportunity is continuing her winter exploration of "Perseverance Valley" on the west rim of the Noachian-aged Endeavour Crater. The rover is investigating a site where there is evidence of sc ... more  
Jellyfish-inspired electronic skin glows when it gets hurtWashington DC (SPX) Nov 03, 2017 Electronic-skin technologies for prosthetics and robots can detect the slightest touch or breeze. But oddly, the sensors that make this possible do not respond effectively to a harmful blow. N ... more  
NASA investigates use of medical-like tools to study samples of the solar systemGreenbelt MD (SPX) Nov 01, 2017 A diagnostic tool, similar in theory to those used by the medical profession to non-invasively image internal organs, bones, soft tissue, and blood vessels, could be equally effective at "triaging" ... more 
Physics boosts artificial intelligence methodsPasadena CA (SPX) Oct 19, 2017 Researchers from Caltech and the University of Southern California (USC) report the first application of quantum computing to a physics problem. By employing quantum-compatible machine learning tech ... more |
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New RoboBee flies, dives, swims and explodes out the of waterBoston MA (SPX) Oct 26, 2017 We've seen RoboBees that can fly, stick to walls, and dive into water. Now, get ready for a hybrid RoboBee that can fly, dive into water, swim, propel itself back out of water, and safely land. ... more 
Liquid metal brings soft robotics a step closerSussex UK (SPX) Oct 18, 2017 Scientists have invented a way to morph liquid metal into physical shapes. Researchers at the University of Sussex and Swansea University have applied electrical charges to manipulate liquid m ... more 
Intel working with Facebook on chips for AILaguna Beach, United States (AFP) Oct 17, 2017 Intel chief Brian Krzanich said Tuesday his company is working on a super-fast chip designed specifically for artificial intelligence. ... more 
Solar eruptions could electrify Martian moonsGreenbelt MD (SPX) Oct 19, 2017 Powerful solar eruptions could electrically charge areas of the Martian moon Phobos to hundreds of volts, presenting a complex electrical environment that could possibly affect sensitive electronics ... more |
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  Washington (UPI) Nov 14, 2017 
Leonardo has announced the delivery of its Falco EVO tactical unmanned aerial system to its customers in the Middle East, the company said in a press statement during the Dubai Air Show 2017 exhibition.
The Falco EVO is specifically designed for long range intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, and can carry a wide range of payloads that can deliver pinpoint accuracy o ... more Washington (UPI) Nov 12, 2017First operational MQ-4C Triton drone delivered to U.S. Navy  Jerusalem (AFP) Nov 11, 2017Israel downs Syrian drone over Golan Heights: army  Greenbelt MD (SPX) Nov 08, 2017NASA-Developed Drone Aircraft Offer One-of-a-Kind Capabilities |
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 Plainsboro NJ (SPX) Nov 13, 2017 
Lasers that generate plasma can provide insight into bursts of subatomic particles that occur in deep space, scientists have found. Such findings could help scientists understand cosmic rays, solar flares and solar eruptions - emissions from the sun that can disrupt cell phone service and knock out power grids on Earth.
Physicists have long observed that particles like electrons and atomic ... more Beijing (AFP) Nov 14, 2017China maintains reign over world supercomputer rankings  Washington (UPI) Nov 12, 2017Leonardo tapped by British Royal Air Force for radar testing equipment  Boston MA (SPX) Nov 14, 2017A new way to mix oil and water |
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 Helsinki, Finland (SPX) Nov 14, 2017 
The trick is to be able to use beryllium atoms in gallium nitride. Gallium nitride is a compound widely used in semiconductors in consumer electronics from LED lights to game consoles. To be useful in devices that need to process considerably more energy than in your everyday home entertainment, though, gallium nitride needs to be manipulated in new ways on the atomic level.
"There is grow ... more Moscow (SPX) Nov 15, 2017Physicists mix waves on superconducting qubits  Vienna, Austria (SPX) Nov 15, 2017Essential quantum computer component downsized by 2 orders  Salt Lake City UT (SPX) Nov 08, 2017University of Utah researchers develop milestone for ultra-fast communications and computing |
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AREVA NP has announced the latest addition to the company's next generation of inspection robots - FORERUNNER for steam generators, which is developed and manufactured by INETEC-Institute for Nuclear Technology. Its size and design will minimize installation and inspection times by providing improved access to the steam generator tubes for inspection and repair as required.
AREVA NP plans ... more Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 15, 2017A fast reactor system to shorten the lifetime of long-lived fission products  Paris (AFP) Nov 7, 2017France backtracks on nuclear power reduction target  Hanover NH (SPX) Nov 08, 2017Nuclear energy programs may not increase likelihood of proliferation |
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 Moscow (AFP) Nov 14, 2017 
Russia's defence ministry on Tuesday posted images it said proved the US was aiding the Islamic State jihadist group in the Middle East, but social media users pointed out they included a still from a videogame.
The ministry's official account said the black-and-white images were taken on November 9 near the Syria-Iraq border and provided "irrefutable proof that the US is providing cover to ... more Hawija, Iraq (AFP) Nov 11, 2017Mass graves holding '400 IS victims' found in Iraq  Abu Dhabi (AFP) Nov 9, 2017Macron warns looming military defeat of IS 'not the end'  Beirut (AFP) Nov 9, 2017IS left clinging to scraps in Syria and Iraq |
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 Washington DC (SPX) Nov 08, 2017 
Electrical physicists from Czech Technical University have provided additional evidence that new current sensors introduce errors when assessing current through iron conductors. It's crucial to correct this flaw in the new sensors so that operators of the electrical grid can correctly respond to threats to the system.
The researchers show how a difference in a conductor's magnetic permeabi ... more Washington (UPI) Oct 23, 2017Japan faces challenges in cutting CO2, Moody's finds  Washington (UPI) Oct 19, 2017IEA: An electrified world would cost $31B per year to achieve  Washington (UPI) Oct 1, 2017'Fuel-secure' steps in Washington counterintuitive, green group says |
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 Washington (UPI) Nov 14, 2017 
Creating fusion energy presents a variety of challenges, but researchers at Texas A&M University are closer to besting at least of the obstacles.
Scientists have developed a new method for creating resilient materials - possibly strong enough to survive the intensity of a fusion core.
Fusion energy is the nuclear energy that powers the sun. One of the problems posed by fusion en ... more Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 10, 2017A novel layered superconductor based on tin and arsenic  Ames IA (SPX) Nov 13, 2017'Perfectly frustrated' metal provides possible path to superconductivity  Washington (UPI) Nov 7, 2017Scientists design smart paper capable of detecting water, conducting electricity |
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 Beijing (XNA) Nov 02, 2017 
China plans to launch its reusable spacecraft in 2020, according to a statement from China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Tuesday.
Unlike traditional one-off spacecraft, the new spacecraft will fly into the sky like an aircraft, said Chen Hongbo, a researcher from the corporation.
The spacecraft can transport people or payload into the orbit and return to Earth.
C ... more Beijing (XNA) Oct 23, 2017Space will see Communist loyalty: Chinese astronaut  Beijing (XNA) Oct 02, 2017China launches three satellites  Beijing (XNA) Oct 02, 2017Mars probe to carry 13 types of payload on 2020 mission |
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 Kennedy Space Center FL (SPX) Nov 13, 2017 
NASA's Orion spacecraft is scheduled to undergo a design test in April 2019 of the capsule's launch abort system (LAS), which is a rocket-powered tower on top of the crew module built to very quickly get astronauts safely away from their launch vehicle if there is a problem during ascent.
This full-stress test of the LAS, called Ascent Abort Test 2 (AA-2), will see a booster, provided by O ... more Rio De Janeiro (AFP) Nov 8, 2017Brazil's tech junkies seek healing at digital detox clinic  Wallops Island, VA (SPX) Nov 14, 2017NanoRacks launches Full External Cygnus Deployer on OA-8 to ISS  Paris (ESA) Nov 10, 2017The road to Orion's launch |
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 Pasadena CA (JPL) Nov 15, 2017 
Landing on Mars is difficult and not always successful. Well-designed advance testing helps. An ambitious NASA Mars rover mission set to launch in 2020 will rely on a special parachute to slow the spacecraft down as it enters the Martian atmosphere at over 12,000 mph (5.4 kilometers per second). Preparations for this mission have provided, for the first time, dramatic video of the parachute open ... more Mountain View CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2017New partnership on Mars drone applications research  Moscow, Russia (SPX) Nov 09, 2017How long can microorganisms live on Mars  Cleveland OH (SPX) Nov 15, 2017Powering up NASA's human reach for the Red Planet |
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 Dulles VA (SPX) Nov 09, 2017 
Orbital ATK, a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, announced it has successfully completed an important milestone in developing advanced solid rocket propulsion and other technologies to be used in a new generation of intermediate- and large-class space launch vehicles.
The company is in early production of development hardware for its Next Generation Launch (NGL) system, ... more Washington DC (AFP) Nov 12, 2017Orbital ATK launches eighth cargo mission to space  Bethesda, MD (SPX) Nov 14, 2017The state of commercial spaceports in 2017  Kourou, French Guiana (ESA) Nov 09, 2017Vega launches Earth observation satellite for Morocco |
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 New Delhi (AFP) Nov 13, 2017 
Angry parents accused Delhi authorities on Monday of "playing with children's health" as schools reopened despite a fresh surge in pollution to emergency levels.
Doctors declared a public health emergency last week when choking smog descended on the capital and elsewhere in northern India, prompting authorities to close schools, ban construction and bar trucks from entering the city.
On ... more New Delhi (AFP) Nov 14, 2017'Don't panic' says Indian minister as smog crisis deepens  College Park MD (SPX) Nov 14, 2017China's sulfur dioxide emissions fell sharply while India's grew rapidly  Beijing (AFP) Nov 14, 2017China factory output slows as government cracks down on pollution |
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 San Francisco (AFP) Nov 13, 2017 
US ride-sharing startup Lyft said Monday it is launching next month in Toronto, the first city in what is expected to be an international expansion for the Uber rival.
"Our passports are packed and we're crossing the border. Before you know it, Lyft will be coming to you live in Toronto," a blog from the California company said announcing its plans for the Canadian city.
"We've been look ... more Washington (UPI) Oct 11, 2017Vehicle emissions per driver on the rise, study finds  Washington (UPI) Oct 11, 2017EV corridor will stretch from Norway to Italy  Detroit (AFP) Nov 10, 2017Auto workers at Chinese-owned US plant reject bid to unionize |
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 Washington DC (SPX) Nov 14, 2017 
From textbooks to artwork to newspapers, printed items are a part of our everyday life. But the ink used in today's printers are limited in colors and resolution. Now in a new study in ACS' journal Nano Letters, scientists have found a way to expand the printable color spectrum with a novel nanostructure system.
The current color range for computers and printers is based on the sRGB (stand ... more Moscow, Russia (SPX) Nov 15, 2017Promising sensors for submarines, mines and spacecraft  Washington DC (SPX) Nov 09, 2017Subset of carbon nanotubes poses cancer risk similar to asbestos in mice  Thuwal, Saudi Arabia (SPX) Nov 08, 2017Simple green synthesis is a breath of fresh air |
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Plainsboro NJ (SPX) Nov 13, 2017
Lasers that generate plasma can provide insight into bursts of subatomic particles that occur in deep space, scientists have found. Such findings could help scientists understand cosmic rays, solar flares and solar eruptions - emissions from the sun that can disrupt cell phone service and knock out power grids on Earth.
Physicists have long observed that particles like electrons and atomic ... moreBeijing (AFP) Nov 14, 2017China maintains reign over world supercomputer rankings Washington (UPI) Nov 12, 2017Leonardo tapped by British Royal Air Force for radar testing equipment Boston MA (SPX) Nov 14, 2017A new way to mix oil and water |
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 Hamm, Germany (AFP) Nov 13, 2017 
A Peruvian farmer won a small but significant legal victory Monday when a German court said his appeal against energy giant RWE, which he accuses of contributing to climate change that is threatening his Andean home, had merit.
After hearing oral arguments from both sides, the higher regional court in the western city of Hamm said Saul Luciano Lliuya's demand for damages from RWE was "admiss ... more Yushutun, China (AFP) Nov 12, 2017Chinese farmer turned eco-warrior takes on big business  Little Rock, United States (AFP) Nov 13, 2017Weed-killer prompts angry divide among US farmers  Washington DC (SPX) Nov 10, 2017Cover crops shield soil from extreme temps |
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