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50 years of X-ray astronomy

Started by mickw, Aug 24, 2012, 08:04:45

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Could jets of X-rays from black holes hold the key to the Earth's energy demands? Maybe not in the short term, but as scientists begin a sixth decade of studying stellar X-ray sources - the prospect of harnessing them may well be edging closer.

More:   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-19096811
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