May 22, 2013 04:19AM
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British astronaut 'Major Tim' to fly to ISS
Published: 21-May-13 08:59AM
LONDON (AFP) - A former army helicopter pilot was on Monday named as the first "home-grown" British astronaut to head to the International Space Station.
Major Tim Peake, 41, will fly out to the ISS in November 2015 as part of a six-m...
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Mice, gerbils perish in Russia space flight
Published: 21-May-13 08:58AM
MOSCOW (AFP) - A number of mice and eight gerbils sent into space in a Russian capsule dest...
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Russians drive from Russia to Canada over North Pole
Published: 18-May-13 09:00AM
OTTAWA (AFP) - Russian explorers headed home Thursday after proving it is possible to drive...
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Star Canadian spaceman back on Earth, relishing fresh air
Published: 18-May-13 08:59AM
OTTAWA (AFP) - A thud, dirt in the window of his capsule and the fresh smell of spring on t...
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'Overwhelming' consensus for manmade warming: review
Published: 16-May-13 05:48PM
PARIS (AFP) - A review of thousands of studies published over 21 years found "overwhelming" and g...
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Cornstarch proves to be worth its weight in gold
Published: 15-May-13 08:49AM
PARIS (AFP) - Scientists said Tuesday they have found a way to extract gold from ore using ...
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Trout invasion behind Yellowstone elk decline: study
Published: 15-May-13 08:48AM
PARIS (AFP) - Researchers trying to explain declining elk numbers in the Yellowstone Nation...
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Warming to hit half of plants, a third of animals
Published: 13-May-13 10:10AM
PARIS (AFP) - More than half of common species of plants and a third of animal species are likely...
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Study shows that adventure shapes the individual
Published: 13-May-13 10:07AM
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The act of exploring helps shape the brain and adventuring is what makes each ...
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Electrolysis method described for making 'green' iron
Published: 13-May-13 10:07AM
PARIS (AFP) - Scientists unveiled a new method on Wednesday for extracting metallic iron from its...
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Study shows that adventure shapes the individual
Published: 10-May-13 08:51AM
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The act of exploring helps shape the brain and adventuring is what makes...
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