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Article Abstract:
A selection of developments in astronomy, physics, engineering, biology and microtechnology is discussed. Scientific discoveries and inventions such as microscopic optical techniques to manipulate genes into cells are described.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 2001
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Monster mirrors
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The design of the world's largest telescope at the University of California is discussed. Using a primary mirror 100 feet in diameter, it will be able to focus on faint space objects, galaxies and planets orbiting other stars.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 2001
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Splitting at the seams
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Issues are presented concerning the influence of global warming on the splitting of the ice cap in Antarctica. The wedge like action of water within the crevasses has caused ice chunks the size of US states to break off.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 2001
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