A journey to an asteroid Initial calculations showed that there was a chance that the asteroid Apophis would strike Earth at its close approach on April 13 2029.
Climate change
'Earth may not absorb CO2' The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has reached a record high, according to the latest figures, renewing fears that climate change could begin to slide out of control.
Follow the leader... Honda’s ASIMO robot conducts the Detroit Symphony Orchestra as it performs Impossible Dream during a
concert in Detroit on Tuesday. Honda Motor Co designed ASIMO, which stands for Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility. ASIMO
can run, walk on uneven slopes and respond to simple voice commands, but Honda says this is the first time ASIMO has ever
conducted an orchestra. ASIMO can’t respond to the players, but mimicked the actions of a conductor, who was videotaped
beforehand. AP
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