11/10/2005

Putting relativity to the test: was Einstein right?

Almost 90 years after Einstein postulated his general theory of relativity — our current theory of gravity — scientists have finally finished collecting the data that will put this theory to an experimental test.

Spirit Preparing For Robotic Arm Work

Spirit is healthy and still performing science in the summit area of "Husband Hill." The rover has acquired a 360-degree panorama from the top of Husband Hill, and has performed remote sensing of other targets of interest. ...

Samsung appeals against illicit gain

Samsung appealed Tuesday a ruling that its chairman was involved in a deal to transfer control of the company from father to son.

Australia Ready For Shenzhou Emergency

Australian authorities are ready to rescue China's next astronauts in the event that the Shenzhou 6 spacecraft makes an emergency landing in Australia.

Chinese Benefit From Booming Space Technology

"What a sweet, jucy and tasty fruit it is!" says Li Xiaoliang, a local resident in this national capital, while enjoying a kind of grape known as "Space Grape" with its seeds bred with space technology.

Scientists to Advance Biology-Liquid Crystal Research

Scientists at Kent State University are poised to take biological research to a new level, thanks to a grant of $860,000 from the W. M. Keck Foundation. This is the third endorsement by the Keck Foundation received by Kent ...

Expedition 11, Space Tourist Back on Earth

The Expedition 11 landed back on Earth Monday at 9:09 p.m. EDT after undocking from the international space station at 5:49 p.m. EDT. Commander Sergei Krikalev, Flight Engineer John Phillips and Spaceflight Participant US ...

Study: Female crickets steered by sound

Cambridge University scientists in England say female crickets react to, and make steering corrections toward, the sound pattern in a male cricket's song.

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