Fish, flies and bears, oh my! A new research breakthrough gives genetic proof of how differences in (very different) animals develop. …read more Source:: Science
Day: February 19, 2016
Shift in U.S. sanctions could ground Russian rocket engines: general
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•WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Air Force would ground the Russian-built RD-180 engines that power its Atlas 5 rockets if a U.S. government review determines that several sanctioned Russian individuals …read more Source:: UKScienceNews
Branson’s Virgin Galactic unveils new passenger spaceship
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•MOJAVE, Calif. (Reuters) – Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic venture unveiled its new passenger spacecraft on Friday, nearly 16 months after a fatal accident destroyed its sister ship during a test …read more Source:: UKScienceNews
Sound of deep-water animal migration revealed
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•A vast number of animals, including fish, shrimp and squid, live in the ocean’s mesopelagic zone — the waters 200 to 1000 meters (660 to 3300 feet) below the surface. …read more Source:: Science
‘Ice age blob’ of warm ocean water discovered south of Greenland
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•Greenland experienced several abrupt and brutal climate changes during the last ice age. But even during the coldest periods a blob of warm surface water existed nearby. …read more Source:: Science
U.S. could still cancel Raytheon GPS ground system: general
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•WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Pentagon and the U.S. Air Force could still cancel the ground control system Raytheon Co is developing to operate new GPS satellites, if the company does …read more Source:: UKScienceNews
Linux and breakfast cereal: Why are there so many flavours?
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•I’m sick and tired of hearing about people being confused because there are too many different kinds of breakfast cereal – and Linux – available. It’s a good thing and …read more Source:: Linux
Branson’s Virgin Galactic moves to return to space race
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•LONG BEACH, Calif. (Reuters) – Richard Branson said on Thursday his Virgin Galactic venture is eager to rejoin the race among rival billionaire entrepreneurs to send passengers and satellites into …read more Source:: UKScienceNews