Safety Lapse Is Suggested in Fatal Blast at Test Site
The employees who were killed in a blast at a California spaceship company were not given effective training on the hazards in their work area, according to a new report. nytimes.com
Breast cancer gene carriers need dual screening
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Among women with BRCA1 gene mutations, which are known to increase the risk of breast cancer, annual screening with both mammography and MRI is associated with better survival when compared with screening with either method alone, new research indicates. feeds.reuters.com
Astronauts at space station kick off first of five spacewalks
Two astronauts at the International Space Station kicked off the first of a series of spacewalks to assemble new components for the orbital outpost, NASA TV reported Thursday. The U.S. space shuttle Endeavour's crew member Rick Li ... english.people.com.cn
Dash System Is Step Up For GPS Devices
Larry Magid reviews the $400 Dash Express, which uses the Internet to monitor real-time traffic information and provide local search to help you find nearby restaurants and gas stations with actual gas prices. feeds.cbsnews.com
Experts call for change to sustainable development thinking
Experts attending Resilience 2008 conference in Stockholm on April 14-17 believe that climate change and the subsequent effects are far more serious than the current UN predictions. They call for high-level political changes on both nationa ... english.people.com.cn