Astronomers have taken a photograph of a baby planet beyond the solar system that may reveal clues as to how planets such as Jupiter are formed and influence their planetary siblings, a study released on Thursday shows.
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Scientists use bioengineered yeast instead of poppies to make opioids
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Scientists have invented a speedy method to make potent painkilling opioids using bioengineered baker's yeast instead of poppies, but need to fine-tune the process to make it commercially viable, according to a study published on...
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Comet lander still silent, scientists shift focus to drilling
BERLIN/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - European scientists have revised their plans for the comet lander Philae and are now focusing on getting images and drill samples if communications are restored.
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Massive Explosions at Port of Tianjin Kill 44
A series of huge explosions shook the warehouse at Tianjin Port International Logistics Center in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin late Wednesday, killing
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Music boosts recovery from surgery, reduces pain
LONDON (Reuters) - Listening to music before, during and after surgery reduces patients' pain, eases anxiety and lessens the need for painkillers, British scientists said on Thursday.
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Eco-friendly 3D printed supercar
A California automotive start-up is hoping their prototype supercar will redefine car manufacturing. The sleek race car dubbed 'Blade' didn't come off an assembly line - but out of a 3D printer.
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Orbital ATK buys second Atlas rocket launch for space station run
CAPE CANAVERAL (Reuters) - Orbital ATK Inc is buying a second Atlas rocket launch to fly supplies to the International Space Station for NASA while it redesigns its Antares booster following a launch accident last year, the aerospace company said on We...
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‘Sea Monster’ Figurehead Salvaged from Baltic Sea Wreck
A wooden figurehead of a sea monster with ears like a lion and a crocodile's jaw was carefully lifted from the sea in southern Sweden on Tuesday by divers bringing
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MSC Ship Rescues 11 Mariners from Sinking Vessel
Ship-owning and managing company Crowley informs that a Military Sealift Command (MSC) vessel under its management has rescued 11 fishermen from a sinking vessel in the South China Sea.
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Cosmonauts complete spacewalk outside space station
MOSCOW (Reuters) - A pair of Russian cosmonauts began their working week on Monday by cleaning the windows of the International Space Station (ISS), floating 250 miles (400 km) above the Earth's surface.
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