Archive for July, 2011
University examines safety of the next generation of nuclear reactors – University of Manchester
Posted on 20. Jul, 2011 by admin.
University of Manchester University examines safety of the next generation of nuclear reactors University of Manchester Professor Peter Storey, from the Dalton Nuclear Institute, will lead the development of a roadmap for FAST reactor safety R&D and, with Dr Tim Ware from the School of Physics and Astronomy , will be involved in identifying safety features of Gen IV … and more
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Spacewatch: the end of the era of space shuttles – The Guardian
Posted on 19. Jul, 2011 by admin.
The Guardian Spacewatch: the end of the era of space shuttles The Guardian In the two weeks since I mentioned Nasa's uncertain role in post-shuttle manned spaceflight, the agency and world astronomy has been shocked by a move by the US House Appropriations Committee to cancel the 6.5 metre aperture James Webb Space Telescope, … and more
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Coin, Bank Note Technology Advance – NumisMaster.com
Posted on 19. Jul, 2011 by admin.
NumisMaster.com Coin, Bank Note Technology Advance NumisMaster.com Dr.
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The Royal Society of London announces the 2011 Copley Medal winner – The Guardian
Posted on 18. Jul, 2011 by admin.
The Royal Society of London announces the 2011 Copley Medal winner The Guardian Professor McKenzie's most recent work is even providing insights to astronomers : he's investigating the tectonic evolution of Mars and Venus, adding to our current knowledge of planetary structure, formation and evolution.
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Manchester MBE expert made Fellow of Royal Academy of Engineering – Semiconductor Today
Posted on 18. Jul, 2011 by admin.
Manchester MBE expert made Fellow of Royal Academy of Engineering Semiconductor Today … firms Integrated Compound Semiconductors Ltd and Advanced Hall Sensors Ltd to exploit advanced semiconductors devices in ultra-high-sensitivity position sensing, Terahertz imaging, mid-infrared detection, automotive car radars and radio astronomy . …
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Look to the stars in Greenwich this September – The Caravan Club
Posted on 16. Jul, 2011 by admin.
Look to the stars in Greenwich this September The Caravan Club Visitors can see the winners of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2011 competition from September 9th, which will be on display in the Observatory's Astronomy Centre. Saturday Space Explorers gives children and their parents the chance to head to …
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Ten new distant planets detected – UPI.com
Posted on 14. Jul, 2011 by admin.
Ten new distant planets detected UPI.com One of the 10 new exoplanets detected is in orbit around what appears to be an unusually young star, a finding astronomers say is revealing. “CoRoT-18b is special because its star might be quite young,” said Suzanne Aigrain of Oxford University's … and more
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Chelmsford teacher to attend Alabama Space Camp – BBC News
Posted on 14. Jul, 2011 by admin.
BBC News Chelmsford teacher to attend Alabama Space Camp BBC News The 24-year-old was selected to take part after he introduced a GCSE in astronomy at the school. During the week he will take part in activities including simulated space missions and astronaut training.
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University engineers made Fellows of the Royal Academy – University of Manchester
Posted on 14. Jul, 2011 by admin.
University of Manchester University engineers made Fellows of the Royal Academy University of Manchester He also co-founded Integrated Compound Semiconductors and Advanced Hall sensors to exploit advanced semiconductors devices in ultra high sensitivity position sensing, Terahertz imaging, mid infrared detection , automotive car radars and radio astronomy …
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Sky at night for Holyrood students – Chard & Ilminster News
Posted on 14. Jul, 2011 by admin.
Sky at night for Holyrood students Chard & Ilminster News Youngsters from different year groups got to experience the space dome when astronomy expert Simon Ould went along to amaze and inform them with inter-galactic facts. Topics covered included the moon, up-to-date news on space missions, what it would be ..
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