SPACE, Astronomy News, Jul 17, 2011

Space telescope to create radio 'eye' larger than Earth New Scientist When combined with observations of how fast the galaxies are moving, astronomers can use the galaxy distances to calculate the present-day expansion rate of space and the effect of dark energy. RadioAstron may be able to pinpoint the masers' positions ... See all stories on this topic »

Astronomy Without A Telescope – Gravitational Waves Universe Today ... then contracted space-time within which it sits, as a gravitational wave passes. The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) Hanford installation. When you are talking gravitational wave astronomy, big is good. Credit: Caltech. ... See all stories on this topic » Universe Today

Taiwan Travels to Edge of Universe with Extreme Black Digital Stargazing PR.com (press release) ... Tony Scott, spoke about the new planetarium; “Taipei Astronomical Museum is another prime example of a client of ours who is seeking to transition their immersive space into the next generation of astronomy and science education. ... See all stories on this topic »

Two Days of Tweetness: Witnessing a Shuttle Launch Universe Today Being around so many other people who share one's excitement about spaceflight and astronomyand who are all fixated on one event taking place is quite a feeling. Meeting astronauts in person is an awesome experience as well. Col. ... See all stories on this topic »

(#pharyngula on irc.synirc.net) ScienceBlogs (blog) TAM is a tough crowd for me: it's a meeting where the emphasis is always on the space sciences, especially this year with a theme that just crows about astronomy, and I'm a biologist. It doesn't matter that I study the most interesting and complicated ... See all stories on this topic »

New priest for Rushen parish isleofman.com Dr Heaton grew up in Pudsey, West Yorkshire and went on to study a degree in Physics with Planetary and Space Physics at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth in 1988. He then researched a novel technique for imaging the sun's interaction with the upper ... See all stories on this topic » isleofman.com

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Today's Astronomy news July 13, 2011 | Geekation Astronomy Magazine News Article – Released:7/8/2011. NASA's final space shuttle mission begins with Atlantis' launch. Astronomy Magazine News Article ... www.geekation.com/?p=166

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SCIENCE News, Studies, Research, Technology, Jul 17, 2011

Microsoft's XBOX 360, Kinect comes to the operating room TechFlash UW Dr. Brian Ross during an online training session Another cost-saving adaptation of gamingtechnology helps Dr. Brian Ross train medical students. Ross is executive director of the Institute for Simulation and Interprofessional Studies (ISIS) at the ... See all stories on this topic »

Ghanaian-Canadian Professor to Give Scholarships GhanaWeb The scholarships which were the result of fundraising activities organized by students of Dr. Charles Quist-Adade's Social Justice and Global Inequalities classes will be awarded to the students at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology ... See all stories on this topic »

Hartnell College opens tech center in Salinas The Salinas Californian Laughton is actually a student at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, where shestudies ag business and animal science. "I'm the only person taking welding for a teaching credential," she said. "In a year, what I'm learning now, ... See all stories on this topic »

All Three Winners Of Google Global Science Fair Were Girls From US Huffington Post All three are girls, and girls have long been said to be uninterested and underrepresented in science,technology, math and engineering. “As a girl, to see that my gender actually is going to come into this field that's been so dominated by men is ... See all stories on this topic »

RBR Commercial Art Graduates Leave School with Continued Legacy Atlantic Highlands Herald Before they graduated, the RBR AP Commercial Art Students left their legacy to the school in a creative, ful giant science mural, which will be installed in the school's science wing. Pictured above (left to right) are RBR AP Commercial Art ... See all stories on this topic »

NIH Director Tours QB3 at Mission Bay to View Translational Science in Action UCSF News Services James Wells, PhD, also presented some of his research to Collins, highlighting his team's work developing new technologies for engineering proteins and for identifying small molecules to aid in drug discovery. The NIH has had an increasing focus on ... See all stories on this topic » UCSF News Services

Sacred Science Institute Reports Richard Scott's Forecast & Results for S&P ... openPR (press release) The Sacred Science Institute is a non-denominational, non-sectarian, non-religious, and non-academic Research Institute dedicated to the rediscovery and application of Sacred Science in all fields of technology, science and philosophy. See all stories on this topic »

Grant helps Indian Hills with 'GEMS' TMC Net Science, technology, math and engineering aren't gender-specific studies, so Indian Hills College, with help from a grant, set up a GEMS "Summer Experience" for girls in fourth and sixth grades. Karen Swanson is an Indian Hills coordinator for high ... See all stories on this topic »

Cibola alum dives into submarine robotics field Yuma Sun “My current goal is to create technology through basic and applied research that will improve or change the way we interact with robotic systems,” said Moreno. “I hope to help innovate the next generation of exploratory and defense robotic systems. ... See all stories on this topic »

AIP Number 90: FY 2012 House Funding Bill: NASA Space Ref (press release) The Committee's fiscal year 2012 recommendation supports high priority scientific researchmissions; maintains aeronautics research and testing activities; formally establishes a new program to develop next-generation space technology; ... See all stories on this topic »

100 students to travel to US for studies The News International During the Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) organised by the USEFP on Thursday night, the students appeared enthusiastic to discover the new horizons in the field of science and technology. The most encouraging fact in the DPO was the huge participation ... See all stories on this topic »

Digital Revolution: Born in Russia Russia-InfoCenter Cooperation between science and industry may give very nice and useful fruits in this case. Businessmen from Japan already express interest in these studies, and researchers are especially open to cooperation with Russian business. See all stories on this topic »

Why Karthika Annamalai wants to be Prime minister Hindustan Times Home for the slim, articulate 19-year-old is the village of Marenahalli Bunde, an untidy collection of unpaved lanes, rudimentary open sewers and one water source on the windswept eastern edge of India's technology heartland, Bangalore. ... See all stories on this topic »

Booksellers challenged by online book sales, e-readers Dayton Daily News And the trend of readers forsaking print books for electronic versions delivered through electronic readers has accelerated, according to industry studies. Books & Co.'s parent, Books-A-Million, has struggled with declining sales. In the first quarter, ... See all stories on this topic »

Building by example Calgary Herald Trained as an architect, Armstrong studied at Ryerson in Toronto, then did graduate studies atMcGill University with professor and author Witold Rybczynski, who launched groundbreaking programs on energy efficient and affordable building techniques. ... See all stories on this topic »

Interior asks EPA to delay power plant proposal BusinessWeek By FELICIA FONSECA The Interior Department is asking the US Environmental Protection Agency to delay its decision on pollution controls for a northern Arizona coal plant while it studies the benefits of the plant and impacts of a potential shutdown. ... See all stories on this topic »

Analysis/Opinion: The Need for Indian American-German Collaboration San Leandro India West ... emerging to be so high in Germany that most graduate programs are beginning to be offered in English and the requirement to pass the German proficiency entrance exams is eliminated for somescience, technology and engineering professional studies. ... See all stories on this topic »

Economic Boom of the Industrial-Hemp Plantation, Soon to be a Reality Salem-News.Com While the whole plant can be utilized for processing, the processing technology is very specialized.” “We have invested considerable research into exploring various industrial hemp product lines and the manufacturing associated with them. ... See all stories on this topic » Salem-News.Com

Norwich scientists pave way for truly green lighting Norfolk Eastern Daily Press By JOHN OWENS Saturday, July 16, 2011 It lies at the cutting edge of science, a pioneering and occasionally controversial new field which could be set to revolutionise how we live in the 21st century. To send a link to this page to a friend, ... See all stories on this topic » Norfolk Eastern Daily Press

Key players got nuclear ball rolling The Japan Times In 1960, the Japan Atomic Industrial Forum, consisting mostly of companies in the nuclear power business, was ordered by the Science and Technology Agency to prepare a cost estimate. They concluded that in the worst-case scenario, the government could ... See all stories on this topic » The Japan Times

Interview Interview with Abolghasem Bayyenat on Iran-West relations, the ... Atlantic Free Press Besides academic studies in political science and international relations, he has also practical experience in international diplomacy. In the past, he has worked for several years as international trade expert and researcher in Iran, as part of which ... See all stories on this topic »

DAR names outstanding graduates Township Journal She has received achievement awards in biology, chemistry, environmental science, Spanish, German, social studies, English, and American literature. She also helped to build and maintain the school's organic garden. She has been a volunteer for CLAWS... See all stories on this topic » Township Journal

LWHS principal seeks business help for school News Chief ... on studies, not fashion, and that poorer kids' clothes don't stand out among others' name brands. Other improvements include issuing each student an iPad 2 at school and setting up labs forscience, technology, engineering and math projects. ... See all stories on this topic »

PM, 3 ministers in charge of URP Trinidad Guardian The listings confirm creation of a few “mega ministries,” including Science, Technology and Tertiary Education Minister Fazal Karim's large portfolio and Housing Minister Roodal Moonilal's extended Housing portfolio. The shifts of certain departments ... See all stories on this topic »

School briefs, July 16 Pensacola News Journal The competition was created to inspire students toward careers in cybersecurity or other science,technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. CyberPatriot is open to all high schools and approved homeschool programs, as well as JROTC ... See all stories on this topic »

Viewpoints: Conserving ag water isn't a quick or easy fix Sacramento Bee Multiple studies in California and around the world have come to this same conclusion. Most of the water that replenishes aquifers in the Central Valley comes from irrigation runoff that seeps into the ground, for example. ... See all stories on this topic »

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LIBYA, Egypt, Syria, Bahrain, Yemen News, Jul 17, 2011

Syria, Libya and Middle East unrest - 17 July 2011 The Guardian Egyptians display a placard depicting presidents of Syria Bashar Assad, Libya Muammar Gaddafi, Yemen Ali Abdullah Saleh, Son of former Egyptian President Gamal Mubarak and former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak during a protest in Tahrir square, ... See all stories on this topic » The Guardian

Arab governments fight for stability MarketWatch The movements already have swept the leaders of Egypt and Tunisia from power; fomented a civil war in Libya; and, in addition to Syria and Yemen, led to confrontations between protesters and government forces in Morocco, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, ... See all stories on this topic »

Latest developments in Arab political unrest stretching from North Africa to ... Washington Post The new group seeks to create a unified leadership for the tens of thousands of demonstrators who have filled public squares across Yemen for five months. ABahraini rights activist says a woman has died in clashes between riot police and... See all stories on this topic »

Egypt's post-revolution harmony sours The Keene Sentinel Egypt's uprising in January and February lasted 18 days, unlike the protracted rebellions that have gripped Yemen, Libya, Syria and Bahrain for months. ButEgyptians are now contending with the power struggles and intrigue of building a new democracy, ... See all stories on this topic »

Jordan exports to GAFTA countries drop slightly Petra News Agency GAFTA groups Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Kuwait, Lebanon, Egypt, Algeria,Bahrain, Libya, Qatar, Oman, the UAE, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Morocco and the Palestinian National Authority, Djibouti and Somalia. Iraq was Jordan's major trade partner with the ... See all stories on this topic »

The Arab Spring will take a while to reach completion The Keene Sentinel Tunisia and Egypt and have already accomplished the first stage of liberation. Other societies are struggling hard to complete the first phase: Revolts confront obstinate and insecure regimes in Libya, Bahrain, Yemen and Syria. And some rulers consider ... See all stories on this topic »

Stalemate, conflicts stall Arab spring TheChronicleHerald.ca A core of loyal security forces in Yemen and Syria keep the regimes hanging on despite relentless protests. In Libya, Moammar Gadhafi could face a moment of truth as rebels press closer to the capital Tripoli and NATO warplanes hammer military sites, ... See all stories on this topic »

"Coffee Break with Hillary Clinton" Hosted by CNN-Turk and Moderated by Sirin ... US Department of State (press release) ... transition in Yemen, which is difficult – the efforts being led by the Gulf Cooperation Council. We're trying to encourage dialogue in Bahrain. So there's a lot going on. But certainly, what's happening in Syria is very uncertain and troubling, ... See all stories on this topic »

Planning for life after Gaddafi in Libya Gulf Times Those threats were heard in Tunisia, Egypt, Yemen, Bahrain, Syria, and – rendered in black-comedy style – in Libya. But there is a strong belief across the region that the costs of removing autocracies, as high as they might be, are low compared to the ... See all stories on this topic » Gulf Times

gerald4: In Egypt, Bahrain, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia ... “In Egypt, Bahrain, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia and Libya the wealth producing, ... The new leader will probably create another new Elite Government ... www.huffingtonpost.com/.../egypt-friday-last-warning-protest...

Syria, Libya and Middle East unrest - 15 July 2011 | World news... Libya contact group to recognise Libyan rebels · • Activists claim 19 people killed in Syria protests · • Protests in Yemen, Egypt, Jordan and ... www.guardian.co.uk/.../syria-libya-middle-east-unrest-live

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Tear Gas, Gunfire Used to Break Up Tunisian Clashes ... - VOA News Voice of America ®. A Trusted Source of News & Information since 1942 ... to citizens calling for reforms in Egypt, Syria, Bahrain, Yemen Jordan and Libya. ... www.voanews.com/.../Tunisian-Soldiers-Break-Up-Clashes-wit...

BBC News - Arab Spring: Unfinished business for protesters Ruler overthrown: Tunisia and Egypt; Uprising in progress: Libya, Syria andYemen; Major protests and clampdown: Bahrain; Stirrings of dissent: Jordan, ... www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-14153583

RSS Egypt | Egypt News | Tear Gas, Gunfire Used to Break Up ... Posted on 14 July 2011 by VOA News. Tunisian soldiers fired in the air and lobbed... calling for reforms in Egypt, Syria, Bahrain, Yemen Jordan and Libya. ... rssmasr.com/.../tear-gas-gunfire-used-to-break-up-tunisian-clas...

Soliders break up clashes in Southern Tunisia | Libya TV The Tunisia state news agency said the army fired shots in the air to disperse ...saw revolution quickly spread to Egypt, Yemen, Libya, Bahrain and Syria. ... english.libya.tv/.../soliders-break-up-clashes-in-southern-tunisi..

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