Day: October 31, 2008

Researchers have been working on methods for doing an electronic bypass around a damaged spine with the aim of restoring movement to paralyzed limbs.

Missions typically will last between 10 and 12 hours, and the aircraft flies from 7.5 to 8.5 miles (12 to 14 km) above Earth. Flying at these altitudes puts SOFIA‘s infrared telescope above 99.8 percent of the water vapor in Earth’s atmosphere.

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It is now believed this may be part of a natural cycle in mother nature – and not the direct result of man’s contributions.