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October 2009 Issue The race to 1,000 MPH
Features
The Race to 1,000 MPH
In the Black Rock Desert, a band of misfits is going up against the land-speed record holder to make history, and break the sound barrier—all while keeping the car and driver in one piece.
By Mike Spinelli
Meet the Asteroid Hunters
Meet the network of space buffs who are learning to track asteroids and predict exactly when and where the next killer meteorite will strike. By Gregory Mone
Science Confirms the Obvious
It takes real proof to back up even the simplest theories. And these 10 studies show that the obvious (ducks like water!) can have not-so-obvious implications. By Jason Daley
Instant Expert
The science you need to know now: Nukes 101, alien hunting, the return of swine flu and the universe's mysterious "dark flow"
Special Feature: Instant Expert
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Headlines
- Faking the Results (and Fixing the Damage Done)
- Transonic Hulls, Inspired by Racing Yachts, Could Add Stealth To Navy SEALs' Boats
- Planet Fixers: This Month's Innovations For a Greener Future
- Robots That Eat Bugs and Plants for Power
- Genetically Engineered Bacteria Etch Famous Faces Into a Petri Dish
- Should Electric Cars Make More Noise?
What's New
- The First Hybrid Sport Boat Cruises With More Peace, Less Pollution
- Humanscale Humanair Purifier Brings Industrial Strength to the Desktop
- New Cellphones Monitor Your Health, And May Soon Deliver Medicine
- Ford's Eco-Boost Engine Does More With Less
- Ardica's Moshi Powersystem Moves From the Battlefield to Your Ski Jacket, Charging Your iPod
How 2.0
- You Built What?! The Shopping Go-Kart
- Use it Better: Nintendo DSi Homebrew Guide
- Gray Matter: The Hidden Uses of Everyday Explosives
- Ask a Geek: Can I Use One Number For My Home, Work and Cellphones?
FYI
- Are Men Or Women More Likely To Be Hit By Lightning?
- What Does a Star Sound Like?
- Is it Possible for a Spacecraft to Fly Straight Through Jupiter?
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Pushing the boundries. Taking it to the edge. Exploring the unknown. This is human nature at work here. But, it is also human nature to try and work together to achieve the common goal. That involves wisdom, courage, communication, and understanding. Something I did not see or witness at their last outing at Black Rock. As a matter of fact, I was at their previous visit to Black Rock and from my observations I'd say there was a diminished team effort. One of the team members was slightly injured and the team medics were on it but the team owner/driver did not seem to show any concern for his well being. I was appauled to say the least.