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NASA Nanosatellite To Study Antifungal Drug Effectiveness In Space
Moffett Field CA (SPX) May 01, 2009NASA is preparing to fly a small satellite about the size of a loaf of bread that could help scientists better understand how effectively drugs work in space. The nanosatellite, known as PharmaSat, is a secondary payload aboard a U.S. Air Force four-stage Minotaur 1 rocket planned for launch the evening of May 5. PharmaSat weighs approximately 10 pounds. It contains a controlled environmen ... read more *New* Comments: 0 Astronomer searches for precursors of life 
Ann Arbor, Mich., April 28, 2009 A University of Michigan astronomer says he will use the European Space Agency's Herschel Space Telescope to search for the precursors of life. Associate Professor Ted Bergin said many organic molecules that make up life on Earth have also been found in space. Bergin wants to study those chemical compounds to gain insights into how organic molecules form in space, and, possibly, how lif ... read more *New* Comments: 0 Taiwan's defence minister apologises for scandals 
Taipei (AFP) April 11, 2009Taiwan's defence minister Chen Chao-min Saturday apologised for a recent spate of corruption scandals and alleged crimes involving the island's armed forces. "I am very distressed over the military's recent performance and I would like to express my utmost apologies for letting the public down," Chen told reporters. His statement came after a retired lieutenant general and several other ... read more *New* Comments: 0 Chinese 'Bill Gates' booed by angry Peruvian textile workers 
Lima (AFP) Nov 19, 2008Jack Ma, a Chinese web entrepreneur sometimes called his country's "Bill Gates", was Wednesday jeered by angry Peruvian textile workers who saw him as the negative personification of a China-Peru free trade agreement. Around 200 traders in the Lima district of Gamarra gathered to protest a visit by Ma, who had been invited to speak to them by Peruvian Production Minister Elena Conterno, on ... read more *New* Comments: 0 Russia to send more warships to battle Somali pirates: report 
Moscow (AFP) Nov 20, 2008Russia will send more warships to patrol the waters near Somalia to battle the growing problem of piracy, the top commander of the Russian navy was quoted as saying Thursday by RIA Novosti news agency. "After the Neustrashimy (Fearless), ships from other fleets of the Russian navy will head to the region," Admiral Vladimir Vysotsky said, referring to a frigate sent to the area in September. ... read more *New* Comments: 0 |
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