First humanoid space robot will be on shuttle
After 15 years of preparation, the first human-like robot designed for use in space is ready for launch as part of the shuttle Discovery’s Nov. 1 mission.
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Social Experiments
Can blogs and new media tools make science work better?
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On Wine: What is purity in wine?
Laurie Daniel discusses the concept of ‘natural’ wines, and when intervention crosses the line.
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