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Inflatable heat shield tested in space for first time
from New Scientist - Online News
(2009-8-20 4:15)
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One day, spacecraft may use inflatable shields, rather than heavy, solid ones, to protect themselves as they plunge into the atmosphere
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Today on New Scientist: 19 August 2009
from New Scientist - Online News
(2009-8-20 2:12)
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Today's stories on newscientist.com, at a glance? including how pterosaurs landed, why smoking joints will not protect you from cancer, and why geeks are good mates
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Gravitational wave detectors home in on their quarry
from New Scientist - Online News
(2009-8-20 2:00)
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Earthbound detectors have put an upper limit on the strength of these waves in the infant universe
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Gravity wave detectors home in on their quarry
from New Scientist - Online News
(2009-8-20 2:00)
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Earthbound detectors have found no sign of gravitational waves yet, putting an upper limit on the strength of these waves in the infant universe
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Evolution 2.0: On the origin of technologies
from New Scientist - Online News
(2009-8-20 2:00)
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We've struggled for 150 years to devise a theory of evolution for technology? now complexity theorist W. Brian Arthur believes he's cracked it
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Where does white skin come from?
from New Scientist - Online News
(2009-8-20 2:00)
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Conventional wisdom says it evolved as humans migrated north to help them make enough vitamin D under a weaker sun? but not everyone is convinced
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How psychology can help the planet stay cool
from New Scientist - Online News
(2009-8-20 2:00)
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Insights from marketing and psychology can encourage us all to do our bit to combat global warming
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Appland: How smartphones are transforming our lives
from New Scientist - Online News
(2009-8-20 2:00)
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Is there nothing a smartphone can't help you do better?
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Why geeks get the girls
from New Scientist - Online News
(2009-8-19 23:16)
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Brains count for a lot when it comes to mate choice, whether you're a human female or a satin bowerbird
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Writing style fingerprint tool easily fooled
from New Scientist - Online News
(2009-8-19 22:40)
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Techniques used by courts and historians to identify individuals from their signature style are easy to beat, according to a new study
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