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July 04, 2016

Unusual form of sand dune discovered on Mars
Pasadena, Calif. (UPI) Jul 1, 2016
Both Earth and Mars feature large sand dunes and small sand ripples. Recently, NASA's Mars rover Curiosity discovered and studied an expanse of medium-sized sand waves unlike any sand formations found on Earth. The novel Bagnold Dunes are situated on the northwestern flank of Mount Sharp. Curiosity's examination of the modestly sized dunes marked the first in-depth scientific study of active sand dunes anywhere other than Earth. Researchers believe the dunes' unique size could offer clue ... read more

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Robotic vehicle's soft engine provides torque without bending The only vehicles that can survive falls and keep driving through rough terrain tend to be in movies, but scientists have created a small vehicle that can do just that. ... more		ChemCam findings hint at oxygen-rich past on Mars The discovery of manganese oxides in Martian rocks might tell us that the Red Planet was once more Earth-like than previously believed. A new paper in Geophysical Research Letters reveals that NASA' ... more		Researchers trace Mercury's origins to rare meteorite Around 4.6 billion years ago, the universe was a chaos of collapsing gas and spinning debris. Small particles of gas and dust clumped together into larger and more massive meteoroids that in turn sm ... more
				Alex Parker Discovers Moon Over Makemake in the Kuiper Belt A Southwest Research Institute-led team has discovered an elusive, dark moon orbiting Makemake, one of the "big four" dwarf planets populating the Kuiper Belt region at the edge of our solar system. ... more		When it comes to brown dwarfs, 'how far?' is a key question Brown dwarfs are sometimes called failed stars. They're stars' dim, low-mass siblings and they fade in brightness over time. They're fascinating to astronomers for a variety of reasons, but much abo ... more

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Building a smart cardiac patch Scientists and doctors in recent decades have made vast leaps in the treatment of cardiac problems - particularly with the development in recent years of so-called "cardiac patches," swaths of engin ... more		Recent Hydrothermal Activity May Explain Ceres' Brightest Area The brightest area on Ceres, located in the mysterious Occator Crater, has the highest concentration of carbonate minerals ever seen outside Earth, according to a new study from scientists on NASA's ... more		Romania says Russian drone breached its airspace MSBAI wins DoD contract to accelerate OrbitGuard for space situational awarenes AI powered SAR imagery analysis tool launched by SATIM and ICEYE		Chinese Space Garbageman is not a Weapon The recent launch of China's first Long March 7 rocket has put several notches in China's progress in spaceflight. The first flight of a powerful new rocket. A stepping stone to the launch of China' ... more
				United Nations and China agree to increased space cooperation The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) have agreed to work together to develop the space capabilities of United Nations Member States via ... more		Scientists model universe with Full General Relativity Research teams on both sides of the Atlantic have shown that precise modeling of the universe and its contents will change the detailed understanding of the evolution of the universe and the growth ... more

2nd Integrated Air and Missile Defense - Securing the Complex Air Domain: Requirements for Sustainable, Global, and Reliable Solutions to Next Generation Air & Missile Threats - 28-30 September, 2016 | Washington D.C.

The World's Largest Commercial Drone Conference and Expo - Sept 7-9 - Las Vegas

China to launch its largest carrier rocket later this year China planned to launch the Long March-5, its largest carrier rocket, in the latter half of this year, said a senior official with the country's space program on Saturday. The rocket, designed ... more		China committed to peaceful use of outer space China welcomed a newcomer to its Long March carrier rocket family on Saturday as the new generation Long March-7 blasted off successfully. It brings China one step closer to its goal of operating a ... more		Ash improves methane yield and fertilizer value in biogas systems Bio-oil from agricultural and forest waste could help seal abandoned oil wells and store carbon Rice researchers turn wasted data center heat into clean power		China to launch second space lab Tiangong-2 in September China will send its second orbiting space lab Tiangong-2 into space in mid September, said a senior official with the country's manned space program on Saturday. The Shenzhou-11 manned spacecr ... more
Upgraded "space shuttle bus" aboard new carrier rocket Long March-7, China's new generation carrier rocket, has carried an upper stage aircraft into the space in its maiden flight Saturday, said a senior space program official. The upgraded model ... more		China plans mega rocket for manned lunar missions China is planning to start using a huge carrier rocket powerful enough for manned lunar missions before 2031. The new rocket will measure over a hundred meters in length and nearly 10 meters in diam ... more		Rocket launch gets China one step closer to own space station China on Saturday successfully blasted off its new generation carrier rocket Long March-7 from Wenchang space launch center in south China's Hainan province. In a cloud of white smoke, the rocket as ... more		'Squishy' motors and wheels give soft robots a new ride A small, squishy vehicle equipped with soft wheels rolls over rough terrain and runs under water. Future versions of the versatile vehicle might be suitable for search and rescue missions after disa ... more

	3-D printing produces cartilage from strands of bioink Strands of cow cartilage substitute for ink in a 3D bioprinting process that may one day create cartilage patches for worn out joints, according to a team of engineers. "Our goal is to create tissue ... more		Researchers devise new tool to measure polarization of light Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a new tool for detecting and measuring the polarization of light based on a single spatial sampling of the light, rather than the mult ... more

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Opportunity is on its Final Science Campaign at 'Marathon Valley'

NASA Scientists Discover Unexpected Mineral on Mars

China's newest rocket ready for blast-off

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Hubble locates new dark spot on Neptune

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Asteroid Impacts a Possible Solution to "Faint Young Sun Paradox"

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Firm unveils 'robot dog' that does the dishes

Robotic motion planning in real-time

Russian Moon Base to Hold Up to 12 People

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Dutch crops grown on 'Mars' soil found safe to eat

Where Is the Habitable Zone for M-Dwarf Stars?

Dawn clocks up 1000 orbits of Ceres

Case Bolstered for a Present-Day Subsurface Ocean on Pluto

Newborn Planet Discovered Around Young Star

NASA's K2 Finds Newborn Exoplanet Around Young Star

New evidence suggests Pluto likely features subsurface ocean

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