Universe
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“Thinking” Telescope Scans for Discoveries
The RAPTOR robotic telescope array patrols the night sky, detecting anomalies without human intervention.
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Laser Revolutionizes Life-Saving Sciences
The short-pulse Trident laser promises to transform many areas of our lives, from cancer treatment to diverting destructive lightning strikes and diagnosing fusion experiments.
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Largest Sky Survey Reveals Dark Mysteries
The largest sky survey ever has unveiled dark energy and dark matter. These galactic phenomena make up 96 percent of the universe, and are leading scientists to question long-held beliefs such as Einstein’s theory of relativity.
http://www.lanl.gov/discover/mapping_the_universe![Sami Ayyorgun](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20090114152134im_/http://www.lanl.gov/news/images/currents_sami.jpg)
Ayyorgun breeds wireless nodes
Self-organizing sensor network research wins award
Wireless sensor networks soon may allow engineers to wirelessly monitor miles of gas and oil pipelines, rescue workers to detect signs of life under rubble, and monitor illicit trafficking and intrusions on international borders . . .
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