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Mars Science Lab launch delayed two years
July 29, 2010NASA's launch of the Mars Science Laboratory -- hampered by technical difficulties and cost overruns -- has been delayed until the fall of 2011, NASA officials said at a news conference Thursday in Washington.
Shuttle lands at California air base
July 29, 2010NASA officials Sunday waved off the first opportunity for space shuttle Endeavour to return to Earth, citing poor weather conditions.
iReporters watch planets, moon align
July 29, 2010Inspiration for 'Contact' still listening
July 29, 2010From a remote valley in Northern California, Jill Tarter is listening to the universe.
Indian lunar orbiter hit by heat rise
July 29, 2010Scientists have switched off several on-board instruments to halt rising temperatures inside India's first unmanned lunar spacecraft.
Plankton, base of ocean food web, in big decline (AP)
July 29, 2010AP - Despite their tiny size, plant plankton found in the world's oceans are crucial to much of life on Earth. They are the foundation of the bountiful marine food web, produce half the world's oxygen and suck up harmful carbon dioxide.
New Titanic expedition will create 3D map of wreck (AP)
July 29, 2010
AP - A team of scientists will launch an expedition to the Titanic next month to assess the deteriorating condition of the world's most famous shipwreck and create a detailed three-dimensional map that will "virtually raise the Titanic" for the public.
2 Russian cosmonauts complete spacewalk (AP)
July 29, 2010
AP - Two Russian cosmonauts on Tuesday completed a nearly 7-hour-long spacewalk to replace a video camera and improve cable connections to the orbiting laboratory's newest module.
Mushrooms Turned into Green Packaging (LiveScience.com)
July 29, 2010LiveScience.com - In addition to tomatoes and peppers, your next garden could grow packaging materials.
Ten key indicators show global warming "undeniable" (Reuters)
July 29, 2010Reuters - Melting glaciers, more humid air and eight other key indicators show that global warming is undeniable, scientists said on Wednesday, citing a new comprehensive review of the last decade of climate data.
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