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NASA's lunar spacecraft completes major mission ahead of schedule
A NASA mission to study the moon from crust to core has completed its prime mission earlier than expected. The mission team of NASA's Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) mission, with twin probes named Ebb and Flow, is now preparing for extended science operations starting Aug. 30 and continuing through Dec. 3, 2012. The GRAIL mission has gathered unprecedented detail about the internal
A NASA mission to study the moon from crust to core has completed its prime mission earlier than expected. The mission team of NASA's Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) mission, with twin probes named Ebb and Flow, is now preparing for extended science operations starting Aug. 30 and continuing through Dec. 3, 2012. The GRAIL mission has gathered unprecedented detail about the internal
Long-held cricket swing theory 'does not hold water'
The widely-held belief that moisture in the air during humid conditions helps make a cricket ball swing has been busted in a new scientific study. Swing bowling, when a delivery curves sideways in
The widely-held belief that moisture in the air during humid conditions helps make a cricket ball swing has been busted in a new scientific study. Swing bowling, when a delivery curves sideways in
Mo. court strikes down part of 2008 harassment law
The Missouri Supreme Court cited free-speech concerns Tuesday in striking down part of a state harassment law that was enacted after a teenager who was teased over the Internet committed suicide.
The Missouri Supreme Court cited free-speech concerns Tuesday in striking down part of a state harassment law that was enacted after a teenager who was teased over the Internet committed suicide.
SpaceX signs 1st customer for big new rocket
Space Exploration Technologies says it has signed its first commercial contract for a new rocket that will be more powerful than the one that launched the company's Dragon capsule to the
(Following Advance for Use Saturday, June 9)
Today is Saturday, June 9, the 161st day of 2012. There are 205 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On June 9, 1972, heavy rains triggered record
NASA's 'space drink' helps reduce wrinkles
A "space drink" concocted by NASA to protect astronauts from radiation has been found to be effective against wrinkles, blemishes and other skin damage from the sun.
A "space drink" concocted by NASA to protect astronauts from radiation has been found to be effective against wrinkles, blemishes and other skin damage from the sun.
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