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Lichen Can Survive in Space: New Light on Origin of Life

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Rashid Faridi

You can freeze it, thaw it, vacuum dry it and expose it to radiation, but still life survives. ESA’s research on the International Space Station is giving credibility to theories that life came from outer space — as well as … Continue reading →

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Historic Handshake Between Man and Machine

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Rashid Faridi

A NASA robot built to ease the daily lives of astronaut in space greeted its human commander with a hearty handshake Wednesday (Feb. 15,2012), along with a silent message: “Hello, World.” The historic handshake between man and machine —a first … Continue reading →

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