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  Organizations Learn More from Failure Than Success, Study Finds; Knowledge Gained from Failure Lasts Longer

  August 23, 2010 — While success is surely sweeter than failure, it seems failure is a far better teacher, and organizations that fail spectacularly often flourish more in the long run, according to a new ... > full story
• Early Climate
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  New Ways to Chart Our Maritime Past

  August 19, 2010 — By combining meteorology and archaeology, scientists may discover old sea routes and mooring sites, and boost our knowledge of ancient maritime ... > full story
• Transportation Science
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  Car Lighting Makeover Impacts Feel of Safety and Style

  August 16, 2010 — Gone are the days of basic, glaring lights inside cars to help us find our seatbelts or scramble for a map. Taking cues from research in buildings and offices, today's car designers have started to ... > full story
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  Decadal Survey of Astronomy and Astrophysics

  August 13, 2010 — A new report by the National Research Council identifies the highest priority research activities for astronomy and astrophysics in the next decade that will "set the nation firmly on the path to ... > full story
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  Report on Controlling NASA Mission Costs

  July 13, 2010 — NASA should develop a broad, integrated strategy to contain costs and maintain schedules as earth and space science missions are planned and designed, says a new report by the National Research ... > full story
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  Toyota Recall Aftermath: Panel to Study Sudden Car Acceleration

  June 22, 2010 — A 13-member panel organized by the National Research Council of the National Academies is being assembled to identify possible causes of unintended acceleration in vehicles in the aftermath of ... > full story
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  NASA Develops Enhanced Search and Rescue Technologies

  May 24, 2010 — NASA, which pioneered the technology used for the satellite-aided search and rescue capability that has saved more than 27,000 lives worldwide since its inception nearly three decades ago, has ... > full story
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  NASA's Declining Research Facilities Could Prevent Agency from Meeting Important Mission Goals, Report Finds

  May 12, 2010 — NASA's abilities to meet major mission goals such as advancing aeronautics, exploring the outer planets, and understanding the beginnings of the universe are being seriously jeopardized by a steady ... > full story
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  Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico Nears the Coast

  April 30, 2010 — A new image acquired by ESA's Envisat shows oil from the massive spill in the Gulf of Mexico as a dark blue swirl advancing toward the Louisiana ... > full story
• Energy Issues
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  U.S. Could Eliminate CO₂ Emissions from Coal in 20 Years, Experts Say

  April 30, 2010 — The United States could completely stop emissions of carbon dioxide from coal-fired electric power plants -- a crucial step for controlling global warming -- within 20 years by using technology that ... > full story

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