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January 13, 2010
Rosetta's OSIRIS Cameras Reveal The Nature Of Asteroid Steins
Paris, France (ESA) Jan 13, 2010
Close-up images of asteroid (2867) Steins, obtained with the OSIRIS cameras on Rosetta, have provided extensive new measurements of the physical properties of this main-belt asteroid. Steins is revealed to be a loosely-bound 'rubble pile' whose diamond shape has been honed by the YORP effect. This is the first time this effect has been seen in a main-belt asteroid. The results are reported by H. Uwe Keller and colleagues in the 8 January issue of Science magazine. ... read more

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Satellite Could Locate Hundreds Of Earth-Sized Planets
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Unprecedented Details Imaged On The Surface Of Betelgeuse
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First Annular Solar Eclipse Of 2010 On Jan 15
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How Galaxies Came To Be
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Tempur-Pedic Mattress Comparison & Memory Foam Mattress Review

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Cassini Data Show Enceladus In Motion
Pasadena CA (JPL) Jan 12, 2010
Blobs of warm ice that periodically rise to the surface and churn the icy crust on Saturn's moon Enceladus explain the quirky heat behavior and intriguing surface of the moon's south polar region, according to a new paper using data from NASA's Cassini spacecraft. "Cassini appears to have caught Enceladus in the middle of a burp," said Francis Nimmo, a planetary scientist at the University ... more

Huygens Conference Marks Fifth Anniversary Of Titan Landing
Paris, France (ESA) Jan 11, 2010
On 14 January 2005 the European Space Agency's Huygens probe separated from the Cassini spacecraft and landed on Saturn's moon Titan. The touchdown on the surface of Titan marked the first, and so far only, landing of a man-made probe in the outer Solar System. To mark the fifth anniversary of this remarkable event, scientists will gather from 13-15 January at the CosmoCaixa science museum in Barcelona, Spain, to review the key scientific and engineering achievements of Huygens, to evaluate the current understanding of Titan, and to consider future Titan exploration missions. ... more

IYA2009 - Largest Science Education Event In History
Padova, Italy (SPX) Jan 11, 2010
As the International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009) comes to a close, the true scope of the venture is becoming clear. The final count of countries involved stands at 148, a staggering number that confirms that the IYA2009 network is the largest ever in science. Activities and events from these participating nations paint a picture of professional and amateur astronomers bringing the Uni ... more

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Planning Our Phases On The Moon


SMU Hosts NOvA Scientists


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How Galaxies Came To Be

How To Stir Galaxy Disks

SMU Hosts NOvA Scientists

Unprecedented Details Imaged On The Surface Of Betelgeuse

Satellite Could Locate Hundreds Of Earth-Sized Planets

Second Smallest Exoplanet Found To Date Discovered At Keck

'Year 2010' smart-card bug turns Germans back to cash

Hubble Telescope peers at oldest ever galaxies

2010 tech bug hits German credit cards

Did Metabolism Come First In Evolution

Lifeless Prions Capable Of Evolutionary Change And Adaptation

Icy Moons Of Saturn And Jupiter May Have Conditions Needed For Life

Rosetta's OSIRIS Cameras Reveal The Nature Of Asteroid Steins

Rohrabacher Suggests Partnership With Russia On Asteroid Interception Project

Kansas Scientists Probe Mysterious Possible Comet Strikes On Earth

First Gaia Mirrors Completed

Flying Telescope Passes Key Test

Mirror Testing At NASA Breaks Superstitious Myths

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How To Stir Galaxy Disks
Strasbourg, France (SPX) Jan 11, 2010
Two CNRS researchers at the Strasbourg Observatory have shown that in spiral galaxies containing a central bar - an elongated structure composed of stars - a vigorous mixing of stars in the disk takes place. They presented their work this week at the meeting of the American Astronomical Society. Until now, astronomers have attributed this mixing process, named "radial migration," solely ... more

Did Metabolism Come First In Evolution
Barcelona, Spain (SPX) Jan 11, 2010
A research published in Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences rejects the theory that the origin of life stems from a system of self-catalytic molecules capable of experiencing Darwinian evolution without the need of RNA or DNA and their replication. The research, which was carried out with the participation of Mauro Santos, researcher of the Department of Genetics and Microbiology ... more

Why Won't the Supernova Explode
Huntsville AL (SPX) Jan 08, 2010
A massive old star is about to die a spectacular death. As its nuclear fuel runs out, it begins to collapse under its own tremendous weight. The crushing pressure inside the star skyrockets, triggering new nuclear reactions, setting the stage for a terrifying blast. And then... nothing happens. At least that's what supercomputers have been telling astrophysicists for decades. Many of the b ... more

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Astronomy Question Of The Week: How Old Is The Universe


Rohrabacher Suggests Partnership With Russia On Asteroid Interception Project


Astronomers Simulate How White-Dwarf Stars Merge And Go Supernova
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Nokia urges mobile developers to focus on poor nations

Sudan's Beshir quits army to run again for presidency

AU renews Somali peace force mandate

Volvo has 'bright future' under Geely: Ford chief

China's BYD takes aim at US market with electric car

China overtakes US as world's largest auto market in 2009

'Year 2010' smart-card bug turns Germans back to cash

Hubble Telescope peers at oldest ever galaxies

2010 tech bug hits German credit cards

Mini-Research Module MRM1 At Cape For Shuttle Processing

Astronauts Dock At ISS

Expedition 22 Keeps Busy While Awaiting Additional Crew Members

Shuttle Endeavour readied for a space trip

Space shuttle Atlantis lands back on Earth

Atlantis Ready For Landing Friday

Russia explores atomic space engine

Aerospace Engineering Program To Launch Graduate Program In The Fall

ISRO Reviews Cryogenic Engine

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Second Smallest Exoplanet Found To Date Discovered At Keck

New Tidal Streams Found In Andromeda Reveal Galactic Merger History

Astronomers Say Alien Dust Is Nothing To Sneeze At

Astronomers Map The Shape Of Galactic Dark Matter

Most Earth-Like Exoplanet Started Out As A Gas Giant

Cosmic Dark Energy Detected In Galaxies Nearest Earth

Space Systems Loral To Supply Lunar Mission Propulsion System

Split Personalities Of A Galactic Size

Massive Stars Easy Targets For Planet Hunters

Astronomers Finding Millisecond Pulsars Faster Than Ever

Shining A Light On Missing Ordinary Matter

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Earth-Like Planet Probably A Wasteland

Just 15 Percent Of Solar Systems Like Ours

Centuries-Old Star Mystery Coming To A Close

Peering Into The Heart Of Darkness

Faster-Than-Light Polarization Currents

The Mystery Of The Missing Spike In The Galaxy Arp 192

Hubble Images First Galaxies After The Big Bang

Galaxy History Revealed In Colorful Hubble View

Sun Glints Seen From Space Signal Oceans And Lakes

Galaxy Exposes Its Dusty Inner Workings In New Spitzer Image

Hubble Telescope peers at oldest ever galaxies

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