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Russian spaceship docks despite engine failure

The Soyuz TMA-14 spacecraft approaches the International Space Station for docking under the manual control of Commander Gennady Padalka after a sensor monitoring the engines apparently malfunctioned in this image from NASA TV March 28, 2009. Astronauts on Russia’s Soyuz … Continue reading

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GIS Mapping of Properties Complete in Bangalore,India

The BBMP (Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike) has completed GIS mapping of all the properties of Bangarore.They will use it for property tax collection primarily. With over 2 lakh applications submitted, property tax collection in Bangalore has crossed over Rs 100 … Continue reading

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Diabetes Breakthrough: Liver Cells used to Regulate Blood Sugar

Hundreds of thousands of people suffer from hereditary diabetes, a condition that destroys cells in the pancreas and leaves the body unable to regulate blood sugar levels. Sufferers are forced to inject themselves with insulin everyday and adopt special diets … Continue reading

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Japan Will Put Robot on Moon

Japan is considering putting a robot on the moon by 2020 and an astronaut by 2030, a report from a government office showed on Friday, amid fears that the country will be left behind in Asia’s space race. The plans … Continue reading

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