Scientists plan to create new form of life in lab
Rockville scientists led by Craig Venter and Hamilton Smith announce a three year project funded at 3 million from the Energy Department to design a minimalist single celled organism. The work aims to map biology, test safety by hobbling the cell, and explore potential applications while addressing biosecurity concerns.
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Explosion at Ecuador base kills five, injures hundreds
An explosion at Ecuador's Galapagos Mechanized Base in Riobamba killed five and injured about 300 officials said. Army Gen. Luis Aguas said ammunition detonated causing a larger blast and communication was cut with the base 100 miles south of Quito.
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Religious groups urge carmakers to build non-polluting vehicles
In Detroit on Wednesday leaders from Jewish and Christian groups urged Ford GM and UAW to produce vehicles kinder to God’s creation. They cited a What Would Jesus Drive ad campaign and pressed for hybrids and fuel cell tech, while GM outlines hundreds of millions in hydrogen fuel cell research and a push toward cleaner cars amid rising fuel economy challenges.
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NASA clears Endeavour for Friday liftoff after repair
NASA announced Endeavour is cleared for a Friday launch and the damaged 50 foot robot arm is safe to fly. Mission Control confirmed the oxygen line leak is fixed and no further testing is needed. Peggy Whitson and other ISS residents welcomed the clearance.
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Rabbi Neulander convicted in wife’s murder case
A New Jersey jury found Rabbi Fred Neulander guilty of capital murder felony murder and murder conspiracy after he admitted an open marriage but denied any role in his wife Carol Neulander’s death He could face the death penalty and awaits sentencing details in the ongoing trial proceedings The Neulanders were prominent Cherry Hill community leaders who founded Congregation M Kor Shalom in 1974 and faced a prior mistrial in 1994.
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Asteroid Threat Thought Less Severe Than Believed
A new Nature study based on eight years of satellite data finds intermediate size asteroids like the Tunguska event occur about once every 1,000 years, far rarer than former estimates. Astronomers led by Peter Brown say atmospheric fireball flashes reveal the updated frequency.
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