Monthly Archives: August 2009

Trifid Nebula: A Massive Star Factory

A new image of the Trifid Nebula, shows just why it is a firm favorite of astronomers, amateur and professional alike. This massive star factory is so named for the dark dust bands that trisect its glowing heart, and is … Continue reading

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Atrazine in US Drinking Water Found Widespread

A widely used pesticide known to impact wildlife development and, potentially, human health has contaminated watersheds and drinking water throughout much of the United States, according to a new report released today by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). Banned … Continue reading

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Scientists look skyward to locate weeds

Queensland scientists are using satellite technology to pinpoint the locations of some of the most invasive weeds, including prickly acacia, cactus and rubber vine. Biosecurity Queensland and the Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) are working together to map … Continue reading

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India, Russia complete design of new lunar probe

India and Russia have finished the design of a second unmanned lunar orbiter to be sent to the Moon in 2011-2012, quoted the Indian Express newspaper.”Right now, the design has been completed. We had a joint review with Russian scientists … Continue reading

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