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Science stars to shine at astronomy conference

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:53:40 -0800
An array of top international scientists including the inventor of Wi-Fi and astronomer who downgraded Pluto converges on Auckland next week for the SKANZ 2012* conference hosted by AUT University.
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Students find Brizard’s teaching style out of this world

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:46:06 -0800
His introduction was simple, unassuming and inspiring:“My name is Mr. Brizard. I love astronomy. I love teaching about the solar system.’’So began a unique digital lesson taught Wednesday by Chicago Schools CEO Jean-Claude Brizard, a former New York City physics teacher, in celebration of the nation’s first digital learning day.For many kids at Chicago’s Spencer Technology and 10 other Chicago ...
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Watch Live Webcast from the Keck Observatory

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:39:42 -0800
On Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, Keck Observatory will be hosting a live webcast of an astronomy talk by Dr. Tom Soifer of Caltech, who is the Director of the Spitzer Science Center. The title of the talk is “Seeing the Invisible Universe,” and Soifer will discuss the latest exciting results from NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope. [...]
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Tucson tech: Sun finally shines on solar system

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:45:09 -0800
Homegrown solar technology spun off from the University of Arizona's world-renowned astronomy program is finally finding its place in the sun.
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Two new moons for Jupiter

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:35:03 -0800
Advances in technology have lead to the discovery of new planets outside of our Solar System, and now even new moons in our own bac/SIG=134pj 12 yahoo.com/tp://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A2KJjahOGDZPjXYAc3j_wgt.;_ylu=X3oDRead More...

Fourth potentially habitable planet is discovered