CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (Reuters) - A Russian Soyuz capsule carrying the world’s most experienced space flier and two rookie crewmates pulled away from the International Space Station on Friday, aiming for a parachute landing in Kazakhstan, a NASA TV broadcast showed.
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Exclusive: Pentagon official cites concern about business outlook for ULA
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A senior Pentagon official on Friday expressed concerns about Aerojet Rocketdyne Holding Inc’s reported $2 billion bid for United Launch Alliance (ULA), a 50-50 rocket launch venture of Lockheed Martin Corp and Boeing Co, and said the deal would require a careful review.
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Europe launches two more Galileo satellites, aiming for GPS rival
BERLIN (Reuters) - Europe came a step closer to setting up its own satellite navigation system on Friday after successfully launching two Galileo satellites from French Guyana.
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Missing Cargo Ship Sah Lian Found
The MV Sah Lian vessel which was reported missing on September 7 while on its way from Kuching to Limbang, was found about 26 nautical miles from Tanjung Baram, Miri.
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Scientists shift medicinal properties from one plant to another
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A number of important drugs come from plants, but some medicinal plants are endangered or tricky to grow. For some scientists, finding ways to ensure ready access to these drugs has become a priority.
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New device could save millions from septic shock
Boston, Mass. (Reuters) - Prostate cancer, breast cancer and AIDS are all potentially lethal diseases that affect hundreds of thousands each year. But Sepsis, a deadly immune response triggered by infection, kills more people than all of them combined.
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Fossil first: ancient human relative may have buried its dead
CRADLE OF HUMANKIND, South Africa (Reuters) - Humanity's claim to uniqueness just suffered another setback: scientists reported on Thursday that a newly discovered ancient species related to humans also appeared to bury its dead.
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Genetically modified embryos ‘essential’ for science, experts say
LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists should be allowed to genetically modify human embryos because such experiments are essential to deepen understanding of basic biology, an international group of science and ethics experts said on Thursday.
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Vessel Grounds in Bosphorus Strait, Traffic Suspended
Traffic has been suspended in both directions on the Bosphorus Strait between 0700 and 1300 local time today as rescue operations are underway to re-float a vessel grounded on the northern side,
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Donegal Fishing Boat Nearly Hit by Submarine
Donegal fishermen are counting their lucky stars after a near-miss with a submarine last week.
A shocked fisherman has described his close encounter with a submarine,
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