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Geyser gawker: Plans for a closer look at Enceladus
08-18-2007 · Science News OnlineThe Cassini spacecraft will change course to take a close look next March at plumes of water vapor emanating from the south pole of Saturn's moon Enceladus.
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- Can a Mediterranean diet help prevent colon cancer?
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- Internet source of behavioral health information, not counseling
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- Scientists propose alternate model for plume on enceladus
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- Federal government needs to take closer look at assisted living facilities
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- Unlocking the Gaits: Robot tests locomotion switch
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