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October 09, 2008 New Research Center Will Free Chemistry from Earth's Bonds A new research center combining the tools of chemistry and astronomy will use the unique laboratory of interstellar space to free the study of basic chemistry from the restrictive bonds of Earth.   Read More...
October 06, 2008 Boulder-sized Asteroid Will Burn Up in Earth's Atmosphere Tonight A tiny asteroid discovered just hours ago at an Arizona observatory will enter Earth's atmosphere harmlessly at approximately 10:46 p.m. Eastern time tonight (2:46 a.m. Greenwich Mean Time).   Read More...
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