Posts Tagged: united states
The space shuttle was a noble experiment that went on far too long.... read more
Be honest, now: although you love exploring your own country, isn't there something awfully compelling... read more
Jellyfish can be a nuisance to bathers and boaters. A new study shows that jellyfish... read more
Vast wilderness, fickle weather, moose-hunter stalls - flying in Alaska has always been risky, and... read more
Parts of the US are overdue for a Sendai-scale earthquake. Will they see it coming?... read more
In the largest study of its kind, researchers from a consortium, including Northwestern University Feinberg... read more
Their launch infrastructure is ageing, and the New St art treaty cuts their numbers, but... read more
Quartz plays a key role in initiating the churning chain of events that cause Earth's... read more
An international programme to improve highway safety increases roadside surveillance - and aggressive law enforcement.... read more
A synthetic derivative of the curry spice turmeric, made by scientists at the Salk Institute... read more
PM gets a rare ringside seat at a festive Russian arms fair, where theatrics, patriotism... read more
The US government spent R1,9 billion researching gear to protect airliners from missiles - but... read more