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June 18, 2013

Cosmic Giants Shed New Light on Dark Matter
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jun 19, 2013
An international team of astronomers (Note) from Taiwan, England, and Japan has used the Subaru Telescope to measure the distribution of dark matter in fifty galaxy clusters and found that its density gradually decreases from the center of these cosmic giants to their diffuse outskirts. This new evidence about the mysterious dark matter that pervades our Universe conforms to the predictions of cold dark matter theory, known as "CDM". Few scientists seriously doubt the existence of dark matter, whi ... read more

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China's Naughty Space Models Bad behaviour by international models keeps the entertainment media richly supplied with stories. Don't worry. This article is about something completely different. Since the Shenzhou program made i ... more		Chinese astronauts complete warm-up maintenance work in space module Chinese astronauts installed new floor boards in the orbiting Tiangong-1 space module on Friday morning, according to the Beijing Aerospace Control Center. The maneuver was a warm-up task for ... more		China's space dream crystallized with Shenzhou-10 launch China successfully launched its fifth manned spacecraft late Tuesday afternoon, sending three astronauts on the country's longest space trip. With 10 astronauts and six spacecraft launched int ... more
				Space enthusiasts dream big after Shenzhou-10 launch The expectation within Ji Shisan grew stronger and stronger as he waited for the launch of the Shenzhou-10 spacecraft at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Gobi desert of northwest China. ... more		A dream launch for Shenzhou X Shenzhou X and three astronauts blasted off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, Gansu province, into a clear blue sky on Tuesday, bringing the nation one step closer to setting up its own space st ... more

CubeSats, SmallSats and MicroSats

Commentary: China's space dream a humble one Ten years after China sent its first man into low earth orbit, three astronauts operating the Shenzhou-10 spacecraft started a journey on a mission which seeks a permanent space station around 2020. ... more		China confident in space exploration China's Shenzhou-X manned spacecraft successfully completed an automated docking with the orbiting Tiangong-1 space module Thursday, proving China has mastered space docking technology and is confid ... more		Xi tells Biden support for Taiwan a 'red line' in ties Fort Detrick Maryland chosen as permanent site for Wideband Military SATCOM training Impulse Space chosen for NRO BALISTA contract to enhance agile space tech		Lockheed Martin and China Sign Nuclear Plant Safety Systems Work Deal Lockheed Martin and State Nuclear Power Automation System Engineering Company (SNPAS) have signed an agreement to prototype, manufacture and qualify nuclear power plant reactor protection systems fo ... more
				China's long march in space The Shenzhou X spacecraft, with three astronauts on board, blasted off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Gansu province and entered its designated orbit on Tuesday. At noon on Thursday, it suc ... more		Snowden poses stress test for H.K.'s ties with China Former spy Edward Snowden has exposed not only US cyber-espionage but also political fault lines in Hong Kong that are widening as the territory, a proud bastion of free speech and protest, chafes under Chinese rule. ... more

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Obama says China getting tougher on N.Korea US President Barack Obama said that China was taking a tougher line against North Korea's nuclear program as he credited new President Xi Jinping with taking more responsibility in the world. ... more		Obama says China hears 'blunt' message on hacking US President Barack Obama said that China has understood his "blunt" warnings against cyber-hacking as he credited new leader Xi Jinping with accepting more global responsibility for Beijing. ... more		Living microbes identified in Earth's driest desert using new technique Eight dead, 17 hurt, in China school knife attack; Police formally arrest car ramming suspect COP16 biodiversity finance deal for 'early 2025': presidency		Ban arrives in China for high-level talks: spokesman United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for high-level talks with Chinese officials on North Korea, Syria and other issues, his spokesman said. ... more
				Snowden extradition would be a 'betrayal': China media A state-backed Chinese newspaper Monday said extraditing former spy Edward Snowden to the United States would be a "betrayal" of his trust and a "face-losing outcome" for Beijing. ... more		Japan fears losing diplomatic buffet battle to China Belt-tightening in Japan's diplomatic service is cutting the quality of canapes on offer abroad, the foreign ministry has said, leading to fears Tokyo is losing the battle of the buffets to Beijing. ... more

FDI into China rises in Jan-May: govt

Environmentalists warn of Nicaragua canal disaster

Singapore warns filmmaker over bus striker videos

New report identifies 'regret-free' approaches for adapting agriculture to climate change

Farmworkers feel the heat even when they leave the fields

Key investor pushes for Smithfield breakup

Six soldiers killed in attack on Mozambique armoury: reports

First pictures of Algeria's Bouteflika since mini-stroke

Gunfire at paramilitary barracks in Niger capital: residents

Ford to go back to buttons, knobs after complaints about touchscreens

EU takes Germany to task over new auto coolant rules

Study finds speech-to-text risks behind the wheel

	Taiwan completes de-mining programme as China ties warm Around 1,000 people have waded along the beachfront on Taiwan's Kinmen island to mark the completion of a seven-year de-mining programme in an area that was once a frontline battleground with mainland China. ... more		China army newspaper hits out at US's PRISM program China's official army newspaper Sunday branded the United States Internet surveillance programme exposed by former spy Edward Snowden as "frightening", and accused the US of being a "habitual offender" when it comes to network monitoring. ... more		Severe typhoon season expected At least seven typhoons are expected to hit China this year, the Office of State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters said in May. Typhoon season runs from July to September, with the most ... more		Key investor pushes for Smithfield breakup A large shareholder of global pork giant Smithfield Foods called Monday for the company to be broken up rather than sold to a major Chinese meat processor, in order to maximize its value. ... more

US Russian officials disagree over International Space Station leak severity

Big Bang: Trump and Musk could redefine US space strategy

NASA receives 14th straight 'clean' financial audit result

China activist revives concern on US academic freedom		'Soft darts' hits bullseye in Asia		Activist says China pressured New York University		China seen facing uphill struggle against pollution		China to hold local leaders responsible for air quality
China approves three GMO soybean imports		China launches its first carbon trading scheme: report		China supercomputer world's fastest: report		China, EU to hold talks on solar dispute		FDI into China rises in Jan-May: govt

Singapore warns filmmaker over bus striker videos

A letter to China's first space teacher from U.S. predecessor

China submersible sets out on 110-day mission

China work safety probe finds 'many' problems: official

In US, Taiwan opposition pledges military boost

Przewalski's horses roaming China's plains again

World Bank cuts China's economic growth forecast

EU takes China to WTO over steel anti-dumping duties

China to deal 'appropriately' with EU steel challenge

Philippines coast guard officials face possibe charges

China silent on Snowden, media says US image damaged

China astronauts enter space module

Snowden has details of China, Hong Kong hacking targets

Surveillance leak could strain US-China ties: media

China's Xi meets with Taiwan delegation: Xinhua

China says has 'no information to offer' on Snowden

Tibetan nun survives self-immolation attempt: reports

Chinese dissident to leave New York University

EU to take China to WTO in fresh dispute

China is outsourcing carbon within its own borders

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