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NASA sued by fringe scientist for failing to investigate a rock for signs of alien life
2014-01-29 19:00:13| Extremetech
A particularly litigious American, Rhawn Joseph, is suing NASA for failing to investigate an object, discovered by the Opportunity rover on Mars, that he claims is evidence of alien life. NASA, who has looked at the object with Opportunity's microscope, says the object is -- drum roll please -- a rock. Joseph's lawsuit claims that the object is a living thing that "germinated from spores," and thus NASA should be compelled to take hundreds of photos from multiple angles, and then send the original photos to Joseph for investigation. Who will blink first? (Hint: Probably not NASA.)
A Scientist Warning About Climate Change
2014-01-26 17:14:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
New York Times: Because the urgency of climate change has finally begun to move from the realm of science to the agendas of policy makers, the president should invite Ralph Cicerone, president of the National Academy of Sciences. In the past year, we saw the clearest statements ever from the worlds scientific societies about the threats from human-caused climate changes. We saw the increasing harm these changes have had on our weather, communities, water, food, and ecosystems. The efforts of the science community...
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Mousey Monday - Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge
2014-01-20 19:45:28| Chemicals - Topix.net
Happy Mousey Monday to our Cache and Cookies readers! Mousey is excited to share with you our Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge ! Students, grades 5-8, are invited to create a 1-2 minute video describing a new, innovative solution that could solve an everyday problem.
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University of Brighton scientist says liquid air can viably store energy
2014-01-17 01:00:00| Power Technology
A University of Brighton scientist Robert Morgan has reported that turning air into liquid using surplus energy from renewable sources including wind and solar power will help tackle the UK's energy deficit and curb carbon emissions.
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Obama picks veteran scientist to lead USGS
2014-01-11 15:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
ClimateWire: President Obama yesterday nominated Suzette Kimball to lead the U.S. Geological Survey, the government's premier science agency. Kimball, a 15-year veteran of the $1.1 billion agency, is currently deputy director and has been serving as acting director since the retirement of Marcia McNutt last February. If confirmed, Kimball would oversee a staff of 8,000 in more than 400 locations nationwide. The agency is in charge of conducting scientific research and minimizing loss of life from natural...
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