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New telescope to be in South Africa, Australia

Fri, 25 May 2012 20:19:05 -0400

Australia and South Africa will share hosting of a giant radio telescope made up of thousands of separate dishes and intended to help scientists figure out the make-up of the universe, the international consortium overseeing the project announced Friday.

Astronauts enter world's 1st private supply ship

Sat, 26 May 2012 12:43:27 -0400

Space station astronauts floated into the Dragon on Saturday, a day after its heralded arrival as the world's first commercial supply ship.

Say cheese! NASA Mars rover photographs own shadow

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:51:04 -0400

Even robots like to have fun. NASA's rover on Mars showed off its playful side by snapping a picture of its own shadow. It's the latest self-portrait since the rover, named Opportunity, landed on the red planet in 2004.

Is China poor? Key question at climate talks

Fri, 25 May 2012 20:18:48 -0400

Another round of U.N. climate talks closed without resolving how to share the burden of curbing man-made global warming, mainly because countries don't agree on who is rich and who is poor.

Global warming winner: Once rare butterfly thrives

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:08:32 -0400

Global warming is rescuing the once-rare brown Argus butterfly, scientists say.

First Video Captured by Google Glasses Hits the Web

Sat, 26 May 2012 18:42:08 -0400

Google has publicly unveiled new photos and the first video from the real view of their augmented reality glasses prototype. The images show what the wearer sees while reading a newspaper, catching a football in the backyard and helping a smiling child play on the jungle gym.

15 Ways to Accelerate Your PC’s Slowest Component: You!

Sat, 26 May 2012 14:09:29 -0400

There's nothing more soul-sucking than sitting there picking your earwax while you watch Windows 7's blue ring of fire. Yet, to be fair, your poor laptop spends a lot more time waiting for you to act than you waste watching it load applications, boot up or finish processing. If your computer takes .8 seconds to load your browser, but you take 5 unnecessary seconds to type in a username and password, who's the slow poke?

India Declares Open Season on Tiger Poachers

Fri, 25 May 2012 18:24:36 -0400

The world's "most dangerous game" is on. A state in western India has given its forest rangers permission to shoot poachers on sight in an effort to curb poaching of tigers and other endangered wildlife.

Private Dragon Spacecraft Is 'Golden Spike' of Final Frontier, Astronaut Says

Sat, 26 May 2012 14:22:38 -0400

HOUSTON — The arrival of the first commercial spacecraft at the International Space Station this week is paramount to the golden spike that completed the first railroad to span the United States 143 years ago this month, an astronaut on the orbiting lab said Saturday (May 26).

Enter the Dragon: Astronauts Open 1st Private Capsule at Space Station

Sat, 26 May 2012 06:59:49 -0400

A new first was achieved today (May 26) when astronauts on the International Space Station opened the door to their newest spacecraft visitor, the private capsule Dragon.

Scientist: Evolution debate will soon be history

Sat, 26 May 2012 15:18:27 -0400

Richard Leakey predicts skepticism over evolution will soon be history.

Grill Science: 5 Sizzling Tips for a Tasty Memorial Day

Fri, 25 May 2012 17:54:05 -0400

Pools open and dusty grills come out of hiding this Memorial Day weekend, as we remember fallen war heroes and honor the living. To ensure your Memorial Day cookouts sizzle, rather than fall flat with dry burgers and pouty pals, here are some tips served up with a healthy side of science.

Mars or Bust! Scientists Flood NASA With 400 Ideas to Explore Red Planet

Fri, 25 May 2012 14:15:53 -0400

Scientists have responded in a big way to NASA's call to help reformulate its Mars robotic exploration strategy, submitting about 400 ideas and Red Planet mission concepts to the space agency.

Global warming winner: Once rare butterfly thrives

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:08:32 -0400

Global warming is rescuing the once-rare brown Argus butterfly, scientists say.

Climate scientists say warming could exceed 3.5 C

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:04:13 -0400

Climate researchers said Thursday the planet could warm by more than 3.5 degrees Celsius (6.3 degrees Fahrenheit), boosting the risk of drought, flood and rising seas.

Human Genome unlikely to attract a higher bid - BMO

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:52:41 -0400

(Reuters) - There is a high risk of GlaxoSmithKline dropping its pursuit of Human Genome Sciences Inc , BMO Capital Partners said, adding that a rival bid for the biotechnology company also seemed unlikely. The brokerage, which downgraded Human Genome stock to "market perform" from "outperform", said chances of the company attracting a better price were low as negotiations with Glaxo have become more "adversarial." On Wednesday, Glaxo said it would proceed with its $2.6 billion offer only if the U.S. biotech firm removes a poison pill adopted on May 17. ...

Scientists find new sensory organ in whales

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:03:46 -0400

Biologists on Wednesday reported they had discovered a new sensory organ on blue, humpback, minke and fin whales that helps explain why these mammals are so huge.

California Science Center Names New Wing for Space Shuttle Endeavour

Wed, 23 May 2012 12:38:37 -0400

When NASA's space shuttle Endeavour lands at the California Science Center in Los Angeles this fall, it will be displayed in a temporary exhibit, and later a new museum facility named for an entrepreneur, explorer and philanthropist.

GSK to drop Human Genome bid if "poison pill" stands

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:29:55 -0400

LONDON (Reuters) - GlaxoSmithKline said it would not proceed with its $2.6 billion offer for Human Genome Sciences unless the U.S. biotechnology company dropped a "poison pill" shareholder rights plan imposed to block the deal. Human Genome adopted the stockholder rights plan earlier this month in an attempt to ward off GSK in what is becoming an increasingly acrimonious battle between the companies that together sell new Lupus drug Benlysta. The British company is taking its $13-a-share offer direct to investors after Human Genome's board said it was inadequate. ...

GSK to drop Human Genome bid if "poison pill" stands

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:08:18 -0400