NASA Space Shuttle Atlantis Hoisted to High Bay for Mating (PHOTOS)
NASA has rolled over space shuttle Atlantis to the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center in Florida for mating the shuttle with its external tank and solid rocket boosters ahead of her July mission to the International Space Station. Take a glimpse of the shuttle hoisted to the high bay for mating.
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Watering Down Wildfires at Slave Lake, Alberta
Forest fires have devastated the town of Slave Lake, Alberta, forcing officials to evacuate most of the 10,000 residents. Take a look at the watering down of wildfires at Slave Lake:
NASA Space Shuttle Atlantis Final Rollover (PHOTOS)
NASA's fourth space-rated space shuttle, OV-104 Atlantis, makes its final planned move from Orbiter Processing Facility-1 to the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The move, called rollover, is a major milestone in processing for the STS-135 mission to the International Space Station, targeted for early July.
Apple Mac Growth Should Re-Accelerate in May with New Products: Analyst
Barclays Capital said Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) launched new MacBook Pro products on February 24, which boosted the March NPD data. Similarly, the brokerage expects a re-acceleration in May data driven by new iMacs launched on May 3.
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Bill Gates upbeat on vaccines mission at WHO (PHOTOS)
William Henry Bill Gates III, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, laid out his vision for the impact that broadening access to vaccines can have on the world.
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Aftermath Photos of Slave Lake, Alberta Wildfire
Forest fires, which flared up quickly during a dry, windy weekend, have caused substantial damage to Slave Lake, Alberta and the surrounding area. Take a look.
A Day Out at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (PHOTOS)
NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, hosted more than 15,000 visitors under gray but rain-free skies on May 14 for a day of fun-filled activities, hands-on demonstrations, entertainment, and food. The Explore@NASA Goddard event was the center’s first open house since 2008.
Tablets Ideal for Children to Learn Faster, More Enjoyably: Analyst
Jefferies & Co. believes that tablets are ideally suited to help children learn faster and more enjoyably. The brokerage said research into early childhood education, educational techniques, and addressing disabilities has revealed a potential link between physical touch and learning.
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NASA Asteroid Research Begins Under the Sea (PHOTOS)
The NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations project (NEEMO) sends groups of NASA employees and contractors to live in Aquarius underwater laboratory for up to three weeks for studying human survival in preparation for future space exploration.
'Necomimi' Cat Ear Has Ability to Reveal Emotion (PHOTOS)
Neurowear has unveiled a cat ear like hair band called the, Necomimi, which have abilities to wiggle, twitch, perk up or flop down by responding to user's brainwaves, at its promotional event in Tokyo on May 8.
Facebook Ads to Grow by 35 Percent in One Year: Analyst
Wedbush Securities said the Digital Hollywood surveyed respondents are bullish on Facebook advertising growth next year (2012) with median response of up 35 percent while average was up 63 percent.
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Endeavour Crew Returns to NASA Kennedy Center (PHOTOS)
NASA technicians are preparing space shuttle Endeavour for its upcoming launch attempt on Monday, May 16 from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A in Florida. Shuttle Weather Officer Kathy Winters has forecasted a 70 percent chance of having favorable weather for Endeavour's liftoff scheduled for 8:56 am Monday.
Google Moves Could Be Good For Apple: Analyst
Barclays Capital continues to believe Google Inc.'s (NASDAQ: GOOG) moves could actually be a good thing for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL). The brokerage reiterated its overweight rating on shares of Apple with a price target of $465.
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Android Mascot at Google I/O (PHOTOS)
Google I/O is an annual 2-day developer-focused conference, held by Google Inc. at Moscone Center in San Francisco, California. Take a look at some of the pictures of Android mascot from Google I/O developer conference:
NASA Fermi Spots 'Superflares' in Crab Nebula (PHOTOS)
The Crab Nebula supernova remnant unleashed a surprisingly enormous blast of gamma rays, the highest-energy light in the universe. The superflare was detected by NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope on April 12 and lasted six days.
'Superflares' Spotted in Crab Nebula by NASA's Fermi
Astronomers were shocked when the dusty remains of an exploded star, the Crab Nebula, unleashed a surprisingly blast of gamma rays, the highest-energy light in the Universe.
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Fun at Google I/O (PHOTOS)
Google I/O is an annual 2-day developer-focused conference, held by Google Inc. at Moscone Center in San Francisco, California.
Google I/O Developer Conference Day 1 (Photos)
Google I/O developer conference is an annual 2-day developer-focused conference, held by Google at Moscone Center in San Francisco, California.
Google Android Ice Cream Sandwich Positive for Motorola Mobility, Samsung, LG: Analyst
Jefferies & Co. believes the Google Inc.'s (NASDAQ: GOOG) announcement of Android Ice Cream Sandwich is positive for Android handset original equipment manufacturers like Motorola Mobility, Samsung, and LG.
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