LADEE probe hits the Moon at 3,600 mph

LADEE probe hits the Moon at 3,600 mph: "In space, no one can hear you hit the Moon at near-hypersonic speed. Today, NASA's Ames Research Center announced that the Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) made a controlled impact on the far side of the Moon some time between 9:30 and 10:30 pm PDT on Thursday, bringing to an end its mission to study the lunar atmosphere."



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US Navy announces sea trials for electromagnetic railgun

US Navy announces sea trials for electromagnetic railgun: "Watching old war movies, we expect firing a navy gun to be accompanied by a deafening bang and a dramatic cloud of burnt powder. This being the 21st century, the US Navy has other ideas as it prepares to install and test a prototype electromagnetic railgun on a Spearhead-class joint high speed vessel (JHSV) in 2016 as part of a program to develop the naval artillery of the future"



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BAE Systems develops a flat lens that acts like it's curved

BAE Systems develops a flat lens that acts like it's curved: "Anyone who’s ever needed a pair of thick eyeglasses has a firm idea that lenses are the one thing where form follows function. However, BAE Systems and Queen Mary’s School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science in London have put paid to that idea with a flat lens that works like a conventional curved lens, yet without any reduction in bandwidth performance. Using a combination of composite metamaterials and transformational optics for the first time, they have created a lens that's able to bend electromagnetic waves, yet isn't bound by its shape for its function."



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It Was Pitch-Black Dark. Seconds Later, a Fireball Lit Up the Russian Sky. | Video | TheBlaze.com

It Was Pitch-Black Dark. Seconds Later, a Fireball Lit Up the Russian Sky. | Video | TheBlaze.com: "Dash-camera footage from the Russian city of Murmansk shows a meteor burn up in the atmosphere, lighting up the previously pitch black Russian sky."



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Pocket : If you’re a conservative, this should be your favorite movie line of all time!

Pocket : If you’re a conservative, this should be your favorite movie line of all time!:



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NY Auto Show 2014 | Men's Health

NY Auto Show 2014 | Men's Health: "At this year’s New York International Auto show (autoshowny.com), manufacturers debuted their coolest twists on automotive tech, from full-on muscle cars to the ultra-efficient green darlings. Come roll with us through the halls of automotive nirvana, and check out our 12 favorite specimens. (Shown at left, the Porsche 918, an $850,000, 800+ horsepower electric-hybrid supercar, sandwiched between a vintage 917 racer and the new 919 hybrid racecar revealed at this year's show.)"



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Kid tries to take selfie near an oncoming train; doesn’t work out very well… | Young Conservatives

Kid tries to take selfie near an oncoming train; doesn’t work out very well… | Young Conservatives: "The weirdest part was his reaction. He was so excited to have gotten it on camera. You almost just died man, it’s probably time to reflect on the choices in your life that brought you to this train track, not how cool your Instagram account will be."



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What is the best defense for protection when hiking and camping in the wilderness?

What is the best defense for protection when hiking and camping in the wilderness?: "Google bear attacks in USA, your odds of getting struck by lightening are greater than being attacked by a bear. (uh, not counting Alaska ;)

Mountain lions are also no big threat, maybe every couple years a hiker in Southern California gets jumped on.

Bandits are a different story. Depends on how far you are from the Mexican border.
Trouble makers? That's variable depending on where you are.
Not much to worry about though, if you are camping, remember... criminals tend to stay in cities and don't venture into the wild much"



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FPSRussia's Day Off With Dan Bilzerian!!! - YouTube

FPSRussia's Day Off With Dan Bilzerian!!! - YouTube: ""



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The science of seasonal allergies — and why they’re so awful - Vox

The science of seasonal allergies — and why they’re so awful - Vox: "Seasonal allergies are the immune system's response to the millions of pollen grains — plant sperm cells — floating through the air every spring. By incorrectly interpreting pollen as a health threat, your body triggers an inflammatory response, leading to annoying symptoms like itchy eyes or runny noses. This is known as allergic rhinitis, or "hay fever.""



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Drug-delivering nanoparticles pose a triple threat to cancer

Drug-delivering nanoparticles pose a triple threat to cancer: "Delivering drugs that can knock out tumor cells within the body, without causing adverse side effects, is a tricky busines. It's why scientists have taken to engineering new and creative types of nanoparticles that do the job. Increasing a nanoparticle's ability to carry more drugs expands treatment options, but creating nanoparticles capable of delivering more than one or two drugs has proven difficult – until now. Scientists at MIT report creating a revolutionary building block technique that's enabled them to load a nanoparticle with three drugs. The approach, they say, could be expanded to allow a nanoparticle to carry hundreds more."



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First night flights for X-47B

First night flights for X-47B: "After taking to the air for the first time in early 2011, the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System has been ticking off a series of firsts, including being the first unmanned aircraft to launch and recovery from a modern aircraft carrier. Another box has now been ticked with the aircraft completing its first night flights."



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