Space elevator idea eyed as Mars mission aid
scientist Bradley Edwards heads a Fairmont West Virginia project proposing a nanotube cable space elevator to reach 62 000 miles into space with a likely first version in about 15 years at an estimated 10 billion dollars. NASA funding and congressional support exist as experts debate feasibility and timing ahead of a Washington conference.
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Rockefeller urges nonpolitician CIA pick over Goss
West Virginia Senator Jay Rockefeller, top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, says Bush should avoid a politician as CIA director and favors an independent, knowledgeable choice. Reports tie Porter Goss to the post, with Armitage and Sam Nunn also cited. Bush has not decided, aiming for timing after elections or during a sensitive period.
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Mars rovers report hematite find fueling water story hope
NASA scientists say Spirit discovered hematite in a rock at Columbia Hills, implying a past watery environment, while Opportunity probes lower rocks at Endurance Crater. The find marks a potential water story though rover age and terrain hinder full confirmation. Engineers adapt driving with five wheels as Columbia Hills trek challenges the aging rovers.
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Target recalls Archer Farms Cod Fillets for unlabeled egg
Frozen cod fillets sold nationwide at SuperTarget and some Target stores are recalled after egg white was not listed on the ingredient label. The 24-ounce Archer Farms Frozen Breaded Cod Fillets from High Liner Foods of Portsmouth NH bear UPC 8523912126 and date codes starting with 2106 to 4119.
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Government expands use of oral HIV test to 20 minutes
The Bush administration will widen use of OraQuick oral HIV tests to HIV counseling centers community clinics and doctors offices with almost 5 million dollars to boost testing among intravenous drug users The test uses gum cells not blood and yields results in about 20 minutes The move follows prior approval for hospital and large clinic use and aims to increase awareness of infection among the 850000 to 950000 Americans living with HIV
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Health and Human Services
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OraQuick
OraSure Technologies Inc
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
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