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July 01, 2016

Building a smart cardiac patch
Boston MA (SPX) Jul 01, 2016
Scientists and doctors in recent decades have made vast leaps in the treatment of cardiac problems - particularly with the development in recent years of so-called "cardiac patches," swaths of engineered heart tissue that can replace heart muscle damaged during a heart attack. Thanks to the work of Charles Lieber and others, the next leap may be in sight. The Mark Hyman, Jr. Professor of Chemistry and Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Lieber, postdoctoral fellow Xiaochuan ... read more

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Chinese Space Garbageman is not a Weapon The recent launch of China's first Long March 7 rocket has put several notches in China's progress in spaceflight. The first flight of a powerful new rocket. A stepping stone to the launch of China' ... more		Raytheon upgrading Kuwait's Patriot air defense system Raytheon is to modernize Kuwait's Patriot Air and Missile Defense Systems under a $523 million contract issued by the U.S. Army. ... more		Raytheon hits next-generation GPS milestone Raytheon has achieved another test milestone in its development of the U.S. Air Force's next-generation Global Positioning System Next Generation Operational Control, or GPS OCX, system, the company announced Monday. ... more
				China launches new carrier rocket: state media China blasted off its "Long March-7" new generation carrier rocket on a successful inaugural voyage Saturday from a new launch centre, state media reported, as the country races ahead with an ambitious space programme. ... more		ISRO tells aerospace industry to enhance capacity to meet demands The Indian aerospace industry should enhance its capacity to meet the growing demand for space-based services, India's space agency ISRO said. "It is imperative for the aerospace industry to e ... more

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China's new launch center to get new viewing areas China's fourth space launch center at Wenchang in Hainan Province, plans eight launch viewing areas for space fans to observe its maiden launch mission. Components of China's new generation of ... more		Missiles to be tested at RIMPAC exercise The U.S. and New Zealand are planning to show off missile systems during the massive Rim of the Pacific war game event that starts Thursday. ... more		EU top diplomat rejects Europe 'bashing' by US as calls grow for a US reset European debate over nuclear weapons gains pace Supreme leader says Iran can sink US warship as Geneva talks conclude		Varunastra missile handed over to Indian navy The Indian navy took possession of the indigenously made, anti-submarine Varunastra electric torpedo from the Ministry of Defense during a ceremony Thursday, the sea service announced. ... more
				Thales gets Watchkeeper support contract Thales has been awarded a $106 million U.K. Ministry of Defense contract for Watchkeeper drone training, maintenance and support operations, the company announced. ... more		Air Force debuts Pave Hawk replacement helicopter The U.S. Air Force introduced its first fully built HH-60G Pave Hawk Operational Replacement helicopter during a ceremony Tuesday in Hunstville, Ala. ... more

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Hesco achieves body armor certification Hesco Armor has achieved two new quality certification standards for design and manufacture of hard ballistic resistant body armor, the company announced Monday. ... more		Exide Technologies gets $30.7 million DOD grant Exide Technologies has been awarded a $30.7 million cost-sharing U.S. Defense Department grant for battery system enhancements, the company announced Tuesday. ... more		Implant Sciences gets Canadian explosives detection contract Implant Sciences Corporation has been awarded a Canadian Air Transport Security Authority contract to deliver up to 340 of its QS-B220 desktop explosive trace detectors, the company announced Tuesday. ... more		Russia to receive six more S-400 Triumf systems The Russian Aerospace Force plans to receive six more S-400 Triumf long-range anti-aircraft missile systems this year, the TASS news agency reported Sunday. ... more

	Washington hopes to wrap up anti-missile deal with SKorea The United States wants to wrap up discussions with South Korea on the deployment of a sophisticated defense system, the Pentagon said Friday, two days after North Korea's latest missile tests. ... more		U.S. Marines in Norway learn how to drift tanks on snow Norwegian tank pilots taught U.S. Marines how to drift their tanks on the snow ahead of Norway's Cold Response 2016 military exercise. ... more

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Chinese ship inaugurates expanded Panama Canal

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Russia, China chart new trade course

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China's newest rocket ready for blast-off

MUOS-5 Secure Communications Satellite to launch June 24

China promotes int'l development of homegrown GPS system

BeiDou GPS system targets global service around 2020

CH-53K helicopter achieves external payload milestone

Brazilian air force tests KC-390 transport

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