Space-time is not the same for everyone

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Before the Big Bang, space-time as we know it did not exist. So how was it born? The process of creating normal space-time from an earlier state dominated by quantum gravity has been studied for years. Recent analyses suggest a surprising conclusion: not all elementary particles are subject to the same space-time.

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NASA Invites Media to View Orion Heat Shield Near Boston

NASA officials will visit Textron Defense Systems in Wilmington, Mass., Wednesday, July 17, to view progress being made on the heat shield for the agency's Orion spacecraft.

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http://www.nasa.gov/press/2013/july/nasa-invites-media-to-view-orion-heat-shield-near-boston

Science Team Outlines Goals for NASA's 2020 Mars Rover

The rover NASA will send to Mars in 2020 should look for signs of past life, collect samples for possible future return to Earth, and demonstrate technology for future human exploration of the Red Planet, according to a report provided to the agency.

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http://www.nasa.gov/press/2013/july/science-team-outlines-goals-for-nasas-2020-mars-rover

Graphene on its way to conquer Silicon Valley

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The remarkable material graphene promises a wide range of applications in future electronics that could complement or replace traditional silicon technology. Researchers have now paved the way for the integration of graphene into the current silicide based technology.

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NASA Discusses Mars 2020 Plans in July 9 Teleconference

NASA will host a media teleconference at 3 p.m. EDT Tuesday, July 9 to provide details about a report that will help define science objectives for the agency's next Mars rover.

via NASA Breaking News

http://www.nasa.gov/press/2013/july/nasa-discusses-mars-2020-plans-in-july-9-teleconference

NASA Selects Seven Projects for 2014 X-Hab Innovation Challenge

NASA and the National Space Grant Foundation have selected seven projects from six universities to participate in the 2014 Exploration Habitat (X-Hab) Academic Innovation Challenge.

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http://www.nasa.gov/press/2013/july/nasa-selects-seven-projects-for-2014-x-hab-innovation-challenge