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A spaceship for one

Article Abstract:

Astronauts wear $12 million spacesuits when they work in space outside of the protection of spacecraft. Spacesuits are equipped with oxygen rebreathers, communication equipment, a drink supply, an a urine collector to support spacewalks of about 7 hours duration.

United States, Analysis, Equipment and supplies, Astronauts, Extravehicular space suits, Space suits

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Blue chip

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Issues are presented concerning the development of blue-violet semiconductor lasers and blue and green LEDs by Shuji Nakamura for the Nichia Corporation. The importance of the development for the data storage and lighting industries is discussed.

Innovations, Officials and employees, Achievements and awards, Lighting, Information storage and retrieval, Nakamura, Shuji, Nichia Corporation

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You see brawny; I see scrawny: the pathological preoccupation with muscle building

Article Abstract:

People suffering from muscle dysmorphia are characterized by their pathological preoccupation with their degree of muscularity. Muscle dysmorphics tend to shy off from the world and do their muscle-building activity in the privacy of their homes.

Psychological aspects, Abnormalities, Muscles, Bodybuilding

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