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Street View to add Galapagos Islands

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By Jason Dearen Few have explored the remote volcanic islands of the Galapagos archipelago, an otherworldly landscape inhabited by the world’s largest tortoises and other fantastical creatures that inspired Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution. Soon it will take only the click of a mouse or finger swipe on a tablet to explore some of the Galapagos Islands’ most remote areas, surrounding waters and unique creatures. Mountain View, California,-based Google sent hikers to the Galapagos with Street View gear called “trekkers”, 42-pound computer backpacks with large, soccer ball-like cameras mounted on a tower. Continue reading →

Google Street View captures Galapagos Islands

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Few have explored the remote volcanic islands of the Galapagos archipelago, an otherworldly landscape inhabited by the world’s largest tortoises and other fantastical creatures that inspired Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution. Soon it will take only the click of a mouse or finger swipe on a tablet to explore some of the Galapagos Islands’ most remote areas, surrounding waters and unique creatures. Google sent hikers to the Galapagos with Street View gear called “trekkers,” 19-kilogram computer backpacks with large, soccer ball-like cameras mounted on a tower Continue reading →

NASA smartphone satellites beam clear images of Earth

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The trio of Android smartphones NASA blasted into orbit recently have ended their journey by burning up in the atmosphere, but not before snapping shots of Earth — and the pictures don’t look too bad. The “PhoneSats” were a NASA experiment to develop super-cheap satellites and to determine whether a consumer-grade smartphone can be used as the main flight avionics of a capable satellite, NASA said Continue reading →

Space station skipper gives Canada's new $5 bill an out-of-this-world debut

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Watch the unveiling of Canada’s new $5 bill, featuring space station commander Chris Hadfield. By Alan Boyle, Science Editor, NBC News Canada’s new printed-polymer $5 bill has received the country’s highest sendoff, altitude-wise, from International Space Station commander Chris Hadfield. Tuesday’s currency-unveiling ceremony in space was just the latest in a series of achievements that have drawn attention to Canada’s best-known spaceflier. Continue reading →

Planetary Scientists Protest 'Disastrous' NASA Budget Cuts Proposed for 2014

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Supporters of planetary science are rallying against NASA’s proposed 2014 budget, which they say unfairly guts funding for solar system research and exploration. The Obama administration unveiled the budget plan April 10, requesting $17.7 billion for NASA $50 million less than the agency got in 2012. The budget must be approved by Congress before it becomes official Continue reading →

NASA Budget Cutbacks Would Cripple Planetary Science, Critics Say

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Proposed cuts included in NASA’s 2014 budget request would sabotage a mission to Europa, an icy moon of Jupiter that could support life, scientists say. The Obama administration released its 2014 budget proposal Wednesday (April 10). While the budget would set aside $17.7 billion for NASA, it would cut the agency’s previous $1.5 billion budget for the planetary science division by $200 million, scientists said in a live webcast sponsored by the Planetary Society, an organization founded by scientist Carl Sagan to promote solar-system exploration Continue reading →

Liberty Ross ‘couldn’t forgive Stewart affair’

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Liberty Ross reportedly filed for divorce as she realised she couldnt get over the public embarrassment Rupert Sanders inflicted on her. British film director Rupert, 42, had an affair with Kristen Stewart, 22, last year, after they met on the set of Snow White and the Huntsman. Continue reading →

Astronomy Photographer of the Year Competition Now Open for 2013

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Want to stay on top of all the space news? Follow @universetoday on Twitter Winning photograph in the Earth and Space category in the 2012 Astronomy Photographer of the Year Competition, ‘Star Icefall’ by Masahiro Miyasaka (Japan) Continue reading →

Astronomy Final Project – Video

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Astronomy Final Project Synopsis: Take a look at how small we really are. In this montage, you will be taken into the depths of space to witness some of the most epic events the universe has to offer, including the birth and death of a star, a blackhole, supernovae, galaxies and more. You'll learn the different phases of the moon, how stars fuse hydrogen as a means of fuel, as well as how a star transforms from dust. Continue reading →

3 New Crewmembers to Arrive at Space Station Friday

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The Russian Soyuz spacecraft carrying the three newest residents of the International Space Station is set to dock with the high-flying laboratory on Friday morning (Dec. 21). Set to arrive at the space station at 9:12 a.m. Continue reading →

MiO Liquid Water Enhancer – Video

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MiO Liquid Water Enhancer Like / Share / Subscribe! It's all greatly appreciated! MiO is a zero calorie beverage mix that offers artificially sweetened options in many flavors: bull; Berry Pomegranate bull; Fruit Punch bull; Mango Peach bull; Orange Tangerine bull; Peach Tea bull; Sweet Tea bull; Strawberry Watermelon bull; MiO Energy: Black Cherry bull; MiO Energy: Green Thunder bull; Lemonade bull; Blueberry Lemonade The MiO Energy flavors contain 60mg of caffeine per serving. Target, Walmart, and other stores also carry their own “store brand” version of the product in many different flavors as well! From MiO Website “Ready for a change? Start with something simple, like a glass of water Continue reading →