Pluto: The backlash begins

Article Abstract:

Scientists are critical of the criteria adopted to define a planet, which resulted in the demotion of Pluto from a planet to a 'dwarf planet' in the 24 August, 2006 general assembly of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in Prague. They believe that the definition of a planet is unclear and want the IAU to offer a better definition, and are also dissatisfied with the faulty method of decision-making in which only a few hundred out of the 9000 members of the IAU voted on the issue in Prague.

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A little goes a long way

Article Abstract:

Mircroreactor technology, a convergence of the miniaturization of chemical and biological analysis techniques and the engineering of computer chips is making its leap into industry. The devices, by performing faster, safer and easier to control chemical reactions, offer the extra flexibility to pharmaceutical and fine chemical industry, which produce high-value products in small batches.

Semiconductors and related devices, Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing, Integrated & Hybrid Circuits, Integrated Circuits, Usage, Semiconductor chips, Technology application, Chemistry, Analytic, Analytical chemistry, Compartmental analysis (Biology), Standard IC

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Diary of a planet's demise

Article Abstract:

The sequence of events from August 21, 2006 to August 24, 2006 at the International Astronomical Union's (IAU) meeting regarding the planetary status of Pluto are presented. Several discussions on the criteria needed for classification as a planet was held, at the end of which Pluto was demoted to a 'dwarf planet'.

Conferences, meetings and seminars, Minor planets, International Astronomical Union, Conference notes

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