U S space policy faults flagged by advisory commission
An advisory panel led by Donald Rumsfeld warned that U S space policy is scattered across many agencies and not aligned for 21st century needs. It urged a dedicated space undersecretary, NSC space advisers, and stronger ties between defense and intelligence, plus renewed emphasis on science and talent to maintain space leadership.
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R-Wyo
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National Reconnaissance Office
National Security Council
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David Jeremiah
Long haul flights linked to blood clots debate clears seats
Doctors challenge the economy class syndrome label and say waiting or sitting still for long periods raises clot risk. Australian airlines plan ticket warnings as compensation claims mount for about 1000 deep vein thrombosis cases.
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Mayo Clinic
McBane
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Gene triggers unusual sleep pattern in Utah family
A Utah family studied over four generations with familial advanced sleep phase syndrome shows the first human gene tied to the sleep cycle. Science reports the gene on chromosome 2 alters hPer2 protein, changing an amino acid and affecting circadian rhythm.
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