Monthly Archives: June 2010

China’s 4th satellite launched to boost its global navigation network

China successfully launched its fourth orbiter into space at 23:53 Wednesday, as a part of its indigenous satellite navigation and positioning network known as Beidou, or Compass system. The launch was disclosed by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology … Continue reading

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Yangtze River’s Ancient Origins

The Yangtze River in China is 40 million years older than was previously thought, according to new research.A study of minerals by a team led by Durham University reveals that the Yangtze River began to cut the Three Gorges area … Continue reading

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Drift Ice

Drift ice is ice that floats on the surface of the water in cold regions, as opposed to fast ice, which is attached (“fastened”) to a shore. Usually drift ice is carried along by winds and sea currents, hence its … Continue reading

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Sub-Glacial Antarctic Lake

Scientists have located the ideal drill site for the first ever exploration of an Antarctic sub-glacial lake, a development that is likely to facilitate a revolution in climate-change research and which may lead to the discovery of life-forms cut off … Continue reading

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