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Chemistry World July 3, 2015	Getting the measure of Mars Sophisticated analytical chemistry is studying the history -- and habitability -- of our neighboring planet, as Andy Extance discovers.
Chemistry World June 30, 2015 Jessie-May Morgan	Space-like conditions give rise to metabolic precursors Mimicking interstellar conditions, a team of scientists at NASA has synthesized complex organic molecules thought to be necessary for the origin of life.
Fast Company David Lumb	American Companies Are One Step Closer To Claiming Asteroid Treasure Who will regulate this American asteroid mineral rush? Probably the Federal Aviation Administration, theorizes The Washington Post.
National Defense June 2015 Stew Magnuson	Air Force to Boost Budget to Prepare for Conflicts in Space A potential conflict on Earth that escalates into space has prompted the Air Force to find an extra $5 billion to spend on offensive and defensive systems to protect national security satellites.
Fast Company David Lumb	NASA Wants Your Ideas For A Mars Colony The challenge asks for written submissions detailing what astronaut-explorers will need to colonize a new planet -- and the space agency is offering a total of $15,000 in prize money, to be split between three winners.
HBS Working Knowledge April 27, 2015 Carmen Nobel	Leadership Lessons From Outer Space Beaming in from space via teleconference, International Space Station Commander Terry Virts discusses leadership, technology, and thunderstorms.
Fast Company David Lumb	NASA Chief Says Mars One Does Not Stand A Chance Without NASA Charles Bolden said that a manned mission to Mars is still a priority for NASA, with the next unmanned robotic rover mission planned to launch in 2020.
Chemistry World April 16, 2015 Tim Wogan	Early Earth collision could clear up two geological mysteries Two seemingly unconnected geology problems -- the unexpected ratio of two neodymium isotopes in terrestrial rocks and the energy source for the dynamo that creates Earth's magnetic field -- could be solved by a new theory.
Chemistry World April 14, 2015 Anthony King	Chemicals formed on meteorites may have started life on Earth The molecules that kick-started life on primordial Earth could have been made in space and delivered by meteorites, according to researchers in Italy.
Fast Company David Lumb	Jeff Bezos's Rocket Company Will Test Reusable Spacecraft Later This Year The company's New Shepard reusable capsule is designed to eventually carry tourists and science experiments to the edge of space.
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