Robofish grace glides with the greatest of ease
(Phys.org)—A high-tech robotic fish hatched at Michigan State University has a new look. A new skill. And a new name.
Robotics
Jan 16, 2013
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Russia promises 'green' 2014 Games
The head of Russia's Olympic committee said Wednesday that his country was set to host the greenest Games ever when the winter version of the sports extravaganza opens in the Black Sea resort of Sochi in a year's time.
Energy & Green Tech
Jan 16, 2013
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Google to animal lovers: no hit-and-run on donkey
Google on Wednesday moved to reassure users that no animals were harmed in the making of its popular maps after a street view picture surfaced of a donkey lying on the side of a road.
Other
Jan 16, 2013
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PODEX experiment to reshape future of atmospheric science
NASA scientists and engineers are working now to lay the groundwork for the Aerosol-Cloud-Ecosystem (ACE) mission, a satellite that will dramatically change what we can do from space to learn about clouds and aerosols.
Earth Sciences
Jan 16, 2013
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Tree and human health may be linked
Evidence is increasing from multiple scientific fields that exposure to the natural environment can improve human health. In a new study by the U.S. Forest Service, the presence of trees was associated with human health.
Ecology
Jan 16, 2013
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Eliminating or curtailing mortgage interest deduction would have modest long-run effects on economy
Eliminating or curtailing the mortgage interest deduction (MID) would initially result in declines in housing prices and investment but would have only modest aggregate macroeconomic effects in the long run, according to ...
Economics & Business
Jan 16, 2013
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Business CEOs call for raising retirement age
An influential group of business executives is pushing a plan to increase the full retirement age to 70 for both Social Security and Medicare and to partially privatize the health insurance program for older Americans.
Business
Jan 16, 2013
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Bikes share space with cars at Detroit auto show
Transportation of the two-wheeled variety is sharing the floor at the Detroit auto show with the latest cars, trucks and concept vehicles, a nod to the potential marketing boost that bikes may offer for automakers.
Energy & Green Tech
Jan 16, 2013
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NASA sees one area of strength in Tropical Storm Emang
Tropical Storm Emang continues to move through open waters in the Southern Indian Ocean and NASA's TRMM satellite noticed one area of heavy rainfall near the center.
Earth Sciences
Jan 16, 2013
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Joint Polar Satellite System spacecraft completes delta critical design review
The Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS-1) spacecraft recently cleared its final major design review, demonstrating that spacecraft development is on track to provide critical environmental data when launched no later than ...
Space Exploration
Jan 16, 2013
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