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April 1, 2009... The most popular stories from The R &D Daily:
1. China lunar probe mission ends with planned crash
At the end of a 16-month mission, China's lunar probe crashed into the moon, marking the latest accomplishment of that country's growing space program.
2. Laser achieves "weapon...
A fresh start for science.(EDITORIAL)
April 1, 2009... In early March, science got a flesh start when President Barak Obama signed an executive order to lift the eight-year ban on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research.
At the same time, the President signed a presidential memorandum, with the intent of restoring scientific...
Green--struments: straight-ahead performance is still job one for scientific instruments, but in the name of environmental awareness, it's not the only selling point.(Cover story)
April 1, 2009... Whether we like it or not, the ecological footprint of humanity continues its steady climb. We can't afford to ignore our impact on the environment, and yet, we must move forward with our lives, our business, and our knowledge of the world.
Similarly, the march of constant improvement in...
Wireless sensors for outdoor environmental monitoring.(COVER STORY: Tools of the Trade)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]
Onset Computer Corp. announced the HOBOnode Series, a family of research-grade, wireless sensors for outdoor environmental monitoring, including agricultural research, crop management, and ecology studies. HOBOnode sensors can transmit high-accuracy air temperature...
Industry first UV resistant clear PVC piping.(COVER STORY: Tools of the Trade)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]
EnviroKingUV, a clear PVC piping from Harvel Plastics, Inc., is suitable for exposure to sunlight. Ultraviolet light blocking technology reduces harmful UV wavelengths from penetrating the lightly-tinted, blue plastic, while allowing beneficial wavelengths through....