The search for Greenland's mysterious meteor

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Researchers at the Niehls Bohr Institute for Astronomy and University of Copenhagen have traced the actual landing site of the Kangilia meteor in the southwestern coast of Greenland. Studies revealed that the meteorite actually came from an extrasolar origin and different asteroid belt.

Research, Cover Story, Discovery and exploration, Greenland, Meteorites

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Breaking the mold

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Roger Angel founder of the mirror laboratory at the University of Arizona is designing a Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT), which would become the largest in the world. The GMT would be made by banding together seven huge mirrors with sophisticated control mechanisms.

Executive changes & profiles, Arizona, Innovations, The University of Arizona, Space telescopes, Angel, Roger

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Engineering the future

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National Institute of Standards and Technology Dir. Arati Prabhakar broke many traditions when she was appointed to her post. An engineer by training, Prabhakar intends to help US companies maintain their technological edge over foreign competition.

Science and technology policy, United States. National Institute of Standards and Technology, Prabakhar, Arati

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