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Monthly Archives: August 2012
Stuck Bolt Forces Extra Spacewalk for Space Station Crew
A stubborn bolt that prevented two spacewalking astronauts from properly installing a replacement power unit on the exterior of the International Space Station today (Aug. 31) will now require another spacewalk — possibly as early as next week — to attempt to resolve the problem, NASA officials said. Continue reading
Stuck bolt on space station stymies spacewalkers
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) – NASA on Thursday halted attempts to replace a power distributor on the International Space Station after spacewalking astronauts were repeatedly stymied by a jammed bolt, officials said. NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and Japan's Akihiko Hoshide, both station flight engineers, had planned to spend 6.5 hours outside the orbital outpost to work on its power … Continue reading
Astronauts Battle Stuck Space Station Bolts in Marathon Spacewalk
Two astronauts battled through an extra-long spacewalk outside the International Space Station today (Aug. 30) to replace a broken power unit and other broken gear on the orbiting lab's exterior, but were ultimately stopped short by a set of stubborn bolts. Continue reading
Sunita Williams takes fifth spacewalk
Washington, Aug 31 (IANS) Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams, who holds the record of the longest space flight (195 days) for a woman, has completed her fifth spacewalk lasting a near record eight hours and 17 minutes. Continue reading
Virgin Airlines launches air miles competition to take lucky winner out of this world
By Travelmail Reporter PUBLISHED: 07:19 EST, 31 August 2012 | UPDATED: 07:19 EST, 31 August 2012 If the price of a ticket on Sir Richard Branson’s planned Virgin Galactic space tourism programme seems a little out of your price range, don’t despair. Some 500 tourists have already signed up for the 128,000 two-hour flights, expected to launch next year, but Virgin Airlines’ frequent flyers are being offered the chance to win a sub-orbital space flight. Continue reading
NASA vs. the free market: Which is better for American space dominance?
Neil Armstrong believed NASAs slashed budgets would diminish Americas lead in space, but private industries are already taking up the baton and sprinting with it. One of my heroes died last weekend. Continue reading
NASA's WISE Telescope Discovers Millions of Black Holes
Living up to its name, NASA’s WISE (Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer) telescope has uncovered millions of black holes and extreme galaxies across the universe. Recently released images from the telescope reveal millions of dusty black hole candidates, as well as about 1,000 even dustier objects, which scientists believe are among the brightest galaxies ever discovered, and which have appropriately been nicknamed “hot DOGs,” or dust-obscured galaxies. “WISE has exposed a menagerie of hidden objects,” WISE program scientist Hashima Hasan said in a statement. Continue reading
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A Northwest Arkansas company is in the national spotlight for its nanotechnology innovation. NanoMech has won an Innovator of the Year Award from the NanoBusiness Commercialization Association (NanoBCA). NanoMech is an international material science company based in Springdale. Continue reading
NanoMech Wins 2012 Innovator of the Year Award from Leading Nanotechnology Trade Organization
SPRINGDALE, Ark.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– NanoMech, an international material science company and leader in nanotechnology innovation, is pleased to announce that the NanoBusiness Commercialization Association (NanoBCA) has selected it for the 2012 Top Emerging Nano Innovators Award. We are very proud of this recognition, said Jim Phillips, NanoMech Chairman and CEO. Continue reading
Company Profile for American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) is the only non-profit national professional society dedicated exclusively to the practice of dental sleep medicine. The AADSM provides educational resources for dentists and promotes the use of oral appliance therapy for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and sleep-disordered breathing. Established in 1991, the AADSM has more than 2,800 member dentists worldwide. Continue reading
Global Sports Medicine Market Trends Analyzed in New MarketsandMarkets Report Available at MarketPublishers.com
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The global sports medicine devices marketis expected to grow from USD3.3 billionin 2011 to reach USD5.7 billionby 2017, at a CAGR of 9.3%. Knee application still holds the largest share among others due to the high frequency of ACL injuries along with other conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, meniscal cartilage damage, and patellar chondromalacia Continue reading
Passaic Sleep Medicine & Neurological Services Expands to Bergen County
RUTHERFORD, NJ–(Marketwire -08/31/12)- Malo Clinic Health & Wellness today announced their latest partner practice, Passaic Sleep Medicine & Neurological Services, led by Dr. Continue reading
Antibody prevents hepatitis C in animal model
Public release date: 30-Aug-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Joseph Carey jcarey@txbiomed.org 210-258-9437 Texas Biomedical Research Institute A monoclonal antibody developed by MassBiologics of the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS) and tested in an animal model at the Texas Biomedical Research Institute, prevents infection by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Continue reading
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Liberty Fall to Fever for Third Straight Loss
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Libertarian ballot challenge taken to court
iStock Two Iowans who challenged Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson’s listing on ballots in Iowa are taking their case to court. A hearing is set for Friday morning. Attorneys for the two voters filed documents Thursday in district court in Des Moines asking a judge to review the decision of a panel of three state officials that allowed Johnson on the ballot. Continue reading
NZ, China and Cook Islands work to improve water quality
Prime Minister John Key today welcomed a new partnership between the Cook Islands, China and New Zealand that will deliver an improved water mains system in Rarotonga. “This major infrastructure project will improve water quality and address health and sanitation issues in Rarotonga,” Mr Key says. “Ensuring communities and businesses have access to clean drinking water is critical and will improve livelihoods and promote economic growth Continue reading
Clinton in Pacific islands to renew US influence
Hillary Clinton flew Thursday to the remote Cook Islands to become the first US secretary of state at a South Pacific summit, hoping to renew influence in a region of growing Chinese clout. Continue reading
Clinton to Cook Islands: US cares (more than China)
When US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrives in the Cook Islands today, her entourage and an aircraft carrier in tow, the message for the tiny South Pacific territory and its fellow island nations should be clear: America cares. Continue reading