| In addition to that, the researchers also believe that graphene could help protect against unsafe drinking water, thus detecting parasites with its sensor-like capabilities. Just last week, the University of Manchester put forward an idea that a ... See all stories on this topic » |  Ping! Zine Web Tech Magazine |
| Often termed the 'wonder material', graphene consists of a sheet of carbon atoms, just one atom thick or about one hundred-thousandth the width of one human hair. It is believed to be 200 times stronger than steel. Due to its unique properties ... See all stories on this topic » |  Siliconrepublic.com |
The Space Telescope Science Institute has appointed Dr. Massimo Stiavelli as the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) Mission Head. Stiavelli will be responsible for the development and operations of the JWST Science and Operations Center at STScI. He has been acting JWST Mission Head since January 2012. The largest space observatory ever developed, JWST is scheduled for launch in 2018. Stiavelli succeeds Dr. Kathy Flanagan, who was appointed the Institute's Deputy Director in October 2012. Stiavelli has worked at the Institute for over 17 years. His many positions at the Institute include instrument scientist for three Hubble cameras. Stiavelli has been working on the JWST project since 1996.
| In addition $1.5 million was approved for space tourism marketing which is new for this year. Another $1 million in funding was approved to work on projects with Israel, collaborating in aerospace research, development and commercialization of projects. See all stories on this topic » |  Bay News 9 |
ESA’s Herschel space observatory has made detailed observations of surprisingly hot molecular gas that may be orbiting or falling towards the supermassive black hole lurking at the centre of our Milky Way galaxy.
| It follows a three-year collaboration with the University's Nobel Laureates Professor Andre Geim and Professor Kostya Novoselov, who first isolated graphene, the world's thinnest, strongest and most conductive material, in 2004. This led to the ... See all stories on this topic » |  University of Manchester |
| British singer, actress and dancer Sarah Brightman will take a tourist flight to the International Space Station now that Russia's space agency Roscosmos has reached an agreement with the Space Adventures company. EFE/File. Moscow, May 6 (EFE). See all stories on this topic » |  La prensa |
