Reported MSU Abduction a Hoax

Posted by brandoniswrite on March 1, 2012

STARKVILLE, Miss.–Following an investigation that involved Mississippi State University police, the FBI, and other law enforcement officials, authorities have determined that the reported abduction of a female student earlier today (Wednesday, Feb. 29) was a hoax. “When interviewed, the student recanted her account of events,” said Thomas Bourgeois, Dean of Students. He added that the [...]

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Dryden Supported Many Aspects of Space Shuttle Missions

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Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California’s high desert, where NASA’s Dryden Flight Research Center is located, was selected as the initial primary landing site for the space shuttles because of the safety margin presented by Rogers Dry Lake and its long runways, one of which stretches 7.5 miles. It was also the location of [...]

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Warp Drives May Come With a Killer Downside

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Dropping out of warp speed could have deadly results. (Image: Paramount Pictures/CBS Studios) Planning a little space travel to see some friends on Kepler 22b? Thinking of trying out your newly-installed FTL3000 Alcubierre Warp Drive to get you there in no time? Better not make it a surprise visit — your arrival may end up [...]

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