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July 12, 2016

A decade of plant biology in space
Paris (ESA) Jul 11, 2016
On this day 10 years ago, Space Shuttle Discovery was launched to the International Space Station carrying ESA's European Modular Cultivation System - a miniature greenhouse to probe how plants grow in weightlessness. From looking at how plants know where to grow roots to how light can influence growth, and how the tips of plant roots bend as they grow, it is a flagship research facility on the orbiting complex. Installed by ESA astronaut Thomas Reiter in 2006, it nurtures plants from seedlings to ... read more

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The Truth About Drones in Construction and Infrastructure Inspection BZ Media has announced the second in its series of critical examinations of the hype and reality behind certain vertical commercial drone markets, "The Truth About Drones in Construction and Infrast ... more		Ukraine, US Plan to Launch Jointly-Developed Space Rocket in Coming Months Ukraine and the United States are planning to launch a jointly-developed rocket in the coming months, as part of the two countries' space cooperation, Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States Vale ... more		China protests over US deploying missile system in S.Korea China lodged protests with US and South Korean ambassadors Friday over their countries' decision to deploy an American missile defence system to counter threats from North Korea, a move Beijing said would damage regional security. ... more
				US to deploy missiles in S.Korea as North riled The United States is to deploy an advanced missile defence system in South Korea, the two allies said Friday, as North Korea warned US sanctions against its leader amounted to a "declaration of war". ... more		State Dept. approves SM-2 missile sale to S. Korea The U.S. State Department has approved the proposed sale of 17 SM-2 Block IIIB missiles and missile containers to South Korea for $65 million, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced Tuesday. ... more

Transition from Operations to Decommissioning by Preparing a Safe, Cost-Effective Shut Down and Waste Management Strategy

State Dept. approves $140M Sea Sparrow missile sale to Chile The U.S. State Department has approved a proposed $140 million foreign military sale of Evolved Seasparrow Missiles to Chile. ... more		Raytheon gets $291M Sidewinder missile contract mod Raytheon Missile Systems has been awarded a $291 million modification to a fixed-price-incentive-firm U.S. Navy contract covering the procurement of 660 AIM-9X Block II Lot 16 Sidewinder missiles. ... more		China probes for key target weak spots with 'paralysing' Taiwan drills Israel defence minister says Gaza offensive expands, will seize 'large areas' NATO presses to keep Trump on board, but is he hobbling alliance?		Mathematical framework prioritizes key patterns to accelerate scientific discovery Networks are mathematical representations to explore and understand diverse, complex systems-everything from military logistics and global finance to air traffic, social media, and the biological pr ... more
				On the path toward molecular robots Researchers are working on mimicking cellular systems to develop molecular motors that can move or even deliver drugs to target tissues. Engineering such motors may ultimately lead to molecular robo ... more		Lockheed Martin gets $559 million for Lot 10 F-35s Lockheed Martin has received a $559 million U.S. Navy contract for low rate initial production of Lot 10 F-35 Lightning II fighters. ... more

2nd Integrated Air and Missile Defense - Securing the Complex Air Domain: Requirements for Sustainable, Global, and Reliable Solutions to Next Generation Air & Missile Threats - 28-30 September, 2016 | Washington D.C.

The World's Largest Commercial Drone Conference and Expo - Sept 7-9 - Las Vegas

N. Korea threatens action over US anti-missile system North Korea threatened Monday to take "physical action" after Washington and Seoul announced they would deploy a sophisticated US anti-missile defence system to counter the growing menace from Pyongyang. ... more		N. Korea test-fires submarine-launched missile: Seoul North Korea on Saturday test-fired what appeared to be a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), Seoul's defence ministry said, a day after the US and South Korea decided to deploy an advanced missile defence system in the South. ... more		Stock markets mixed as uncertainty rules ahead of Trump tariffs A new clue to how multicellular life may have evolved Biomass satellite prepped for launch fuel load		Bell Boeing gets $73 million Osprey contract Bell Boeing Joint Project Office has received a $73 million U.S. Navy contract for the manufacture and delivery of one CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft. ... more
UK military to lift ban on women in combat roles The British military will lift the ban on women serving in combat roles later this year, the defence ministry said on Friday in what Prime Minister David Cameron hailed as a "major step". ... more		Lockheed gets $500M Canadian C130-J support contract Lockheed Martin has received a 5-year, $500 million contract extension to provide support services for Canada's C-130J aircraft, the company announced Friday. ... more		Textron's Shadow UAS passes 1 million flight hours Textron's Shadow drone has surpassed 1 million total flight hours, becoming the only drone of its size to hit the milestone, the company announced Thursday. ... more		IAI successfully tests MRSAM defense system Israel Aerospace Industries has reported a successful test firing of its medium-range surface-to-air missile defense system, or MRSAM, the company said Thursday. ... more

	Brazil's Casador drone takes first flight Brazil's Casador drone took its first demonstration flight last week in Sao Paulo, manufacturer Israel Aerospace Industries announced Thursday. ... more		Raytheon's air and missile defense radar to be tested Raytheon has delivered the first AN/SPY-6(V) air and missile defense radar early to the U.S. Navy's Pacific Missile Range Facility in Hawaii, the company announced Thursday. ... more

Clouds and conspiracies: concerns over push to make rain

3D nanotech blankets offer new path to clean drinking water

Finland closes last coal-fired power plant

China announces success in technology to refuel satellites in orbit		State Dept. approves $300 million parts sale to Israel		Spain drops first GBU-48 from Eurofighter Typhoon		Friend or foe? Texas open-carry gun law under scrutiny		A new way to detect hidden damage in bridges, roads
Like humans, lowly cockroach uses a GPS to get around, scientists find		New ferromagnetic superconductors		The debut of a robotic stingray, powered by light-activated rat cells		Boeing sees 20yr demand beating targets as inks China deal		G20 nations pledge to boost trade despite growing protectionism

EU member states approve US data deal

China firm declares success in $1.5 bn Swiss offer

China forex reserves rise unexpectedly in June

Chinese firm Midea gets over 50% of Germany's Kuka

Scientists unveil light-powered molecular motors

Google buys French startup that helps machines see

Telefonica sells China Unicom stake for 322 million euros

Lockheed gets $93 million for F-35 electronic components

Russian Tor-M2U air defense system arrives in Siberia

SES Government Solutions Secures Contract for Thule Tracking Station DS3 Service

Teaching drones about the birds and the bees

Exploring inner space for outer space

Drones to Keep Tabs on Light Pollution

Finland in talks to buy used S. Korea howitzers

Hindustan Aeronautics hands over first Tejas jets

Nepal selling rice donated for quake victims

Poland moves towards multi-billion-euro Patriot missile deal

Air Force awards two $1 billion contracts for next-gen engine

IMDO and MDA Complete Integrated Ground Test

First British F-35 completes transatlantic crossing

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