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Scientific American: RT @DNLee5: Getting ready for the Annular Eclipse May 20, 2012 http://t.co/VDqW1Qkr

Getting ready for the Annular Eclipse May 20, 2012

When Halley’s Comet last come around (the Earth) was so excited about it. I was checking out books, making special folders and writing up my own reports of the celestial event. I made plans to camp out on the front lawn – which was a shared common plaza because I lived in an apartment complex [...

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RSPB: RT @kwajack: Scottish Birdfair - Pics- http://t.co/SWyn8D7A #birds #birding #birdwatching #RSPB #Springwatch #Edinburgh #Scotland #Birdfair

Scottish Birdfair gets off to a flying start | Demotix.com

Andrew Armstrong (6) and brother Daniel (4) with a life-sized model of a gannet at the Scottish Birdfair.Birdwatchers and nature-lovers enjoy the first-ever RSPB Scottish Birdfair, at Hopetoun House near Edinburgh.

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NASA: @Castleinferno Yes we do! Use this link: http://t.co/TEPx5wTj

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Scientific American: RT @johnrplatt: via @mental_floss - 10 Things You Should Know About Rhinos http://t.co/sBpCyCSj

10 Things You Should Know About Rhinos - Mental Floss

10 Things You Should Know About Rhinos

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Scientific American: RT @ScienceHsu: SpaceX Dragon launch aborted -- possible engine problem w/ Falcon 9. http://t.co/lpECCt8j

Possible Rocket Engine Problem Triggered SpaceX Launch Abort

The aborted launch of a private SpaceX rocket Saturday (May 19) may be due to a rocket engine issue, SpaceX officials say. The rocket is carrying a Dragon space capsule.

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carlzimmer: The search for a universal flu vaccine: my new essay for @WorldSciFest http://t.co/KzLzPJT5

Carl Zimmer: Curing our Influenza Amnesia

For many diseases, our immunological memories can endure like etchings in stone. Once children get shots for polio, they're usually protected for the rest of their lives. Unfortunately, the same...

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carlzimmer: Loom: A Flu Shot For Life http://t.co/OdAXSJuE

A Flu Shot For Life | The Loom | Discover Magazine

A Planet of Viruses | Why do flu shots only protect us for a single season? Why can't influenza vaccines be like polio vaccines: get them in childhood and be done with them? Wouldn't

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RSPB: BBC Gardeners' World is nearly upon us. Will you be going? Get a sneak preview of #RSPB 'garden' here: http://t.co/EURc7s8x @BBC_GW_Live

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Each year I like to bring you news of the RSPBs Garden Feature that our national events team prepares for Gardeners World Live at the NEC in Birmingham. The RSPB doesnt do a show garden as such they cost gazillions of pounds. But the team does bust a gut to make a wonderful RSPB stand with a gardening message

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Andrew Maynard: RT @NHINanoblog: How long have we been eating nanoparticles? And does it matter to the debate over additives? http://t.co/N04oejWl #nanotech

How Long Have We Been Eating Nanoparticles? | New Haven Independent

(NHI Nanoblog) Consumer and health advocates have consistently raised questions about the potential addition of ultra-tiny materials to boost the flavor, texture or freshness of food. But what if nanoparticles...

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NASA: The Super Guppy. It's huge. It's hinged. It's on the flight line at Andrews Air Show. #NASAAero is in Hangar 2. http://t.co/gII83pOn

The Super Guppy at NASA/Johnson Space Center

An innovative approach to management of the new SuperGuppy allows the aircraft to be leased from the government for other cargo-carryingoperations when it is not being used to ship NASA spacecraft components.The leasing of the aircraft is hoped to o ffset the cost of operations.