James Sutherland
Contributing Writer
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Is There Life on Mars?
Though we can't yet be certain, the evidence is mounting that Mars could support primitive life.
Aug 23, 2011
- James Sutherland
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China's Rising Space Program
Once, the U.S. was the dominant power in spaceflight, but as the space shuttle program ends, China's space program is catching up quickly.
Aug 20, 2011
- James Sutherland
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The Other Line Really Does Move Faster
Ever get that feeling while you're at the store that the other lines are moving faster? They probably are. Here's why.
Dec 22, 2010
- James Sutherland
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Space Launches are Not Such an Exclusive Club Anymore
Brazil has launched a rocket into orbit and private companies are moving into the space launch game.
Dec 13, 2010
- James Sutherland
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The Railgun Emerges from the Realm of Science Fiction
The U.S. Navy has set a new world record with a 33 megajoule test shot fired from its experimental Electromagnetic Railgun.
Dec 12, 2010
- James Sutherland
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Deep Impact Images Comet Hartley 2
On November 4th, NASA's Deep Impact spacecraft, which had previously dropped an impactor on a different comet, successfully imaged comet Hartley 2.
Nov 11, 2010
- James Sutherland
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Anita Hill Asked to Apologize by Justice Thomas' Wife
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' wife called Anita Hill and asked her to apologize for her testimony accusing him of sexually harassing her.
Oct 20, 2010
- James Sutherland
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The Fight over Proposition 8 Continues
California's Proposition 8, which outlawed gay marriage, has been overturned by the courts, but the fight isn't over yet.
Aug 11, 2010
- James Sutherland
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The Battle of Alesia
In 52 B.C. Julius Caesar besieged the Gallic city of Alesia in what has come to be seen as one of the greatest battles of antiquity.
Aug 3, 2010
- James Sutherland
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Do Predator Drones Violate International Law?
The U.S. has used unmanned aerial vehicles to kill over 140 terrorists in Afghanistan and Pakistan, but some say that doing so violates international law.
Aug 1, 2010
- James Sutherland
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