Ice Lab Plays It Cool for Pluto Flyby

Saturday, July 11, 2015 - 06:40 in Earth & Climate

Researchers in an Arizona ice lab spend long hours coaxing crystal-clear ice from mixes of methane, nitrogen and even carbon monoxide — and now, with data from the New Horizons mission to Pluto arriving soon, the ice lab's time has come.

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It's showtime for Pluto; prepare to be amazed by NASA flyby
from Physorg
Sun, 12 Jul 2015, 20:40:04 UTC
Mission to Pluto: Live coverage
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Sun, 12 Jul 2015, 17:50:11 UTC
It's Showtime for Pluto; Prepare to Be Amazed by NASA Flyby
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Sun, 12 Jul 2015, 17:10:06 UTC
Spotted face of distant Pluto coming into focus
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Sun, 12 Jul 2015, 15:50:04 UTC
The History of Pluto: From Its Discovery to New Horizons Flyby
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Sun, 12 Jul 2015, 13:30:08 UTC
New Horizons' Final Look at Pluto's Odd Dark Spots (Photo)
from Space.com
Sun, 12 Jul 2015, 7:30:08 UTC
NASA craft discovers heart shape on Pluto as flyby nears
from Physorg
Sun, 12 Jul 2015, 6:50:15 UTC
New Horizons image shows Pluto's far side
from CBSNews - Science
Sun, 12 Jul 2015, 2:00:04 UTC
Scientists get their last look at Pluto's mysterious dark spots
from LA Times - Science
Sun, 12 Jul 2015, 1:30:08 UTC
Pluto's Spots Turn Into Splotches in Probe's New View
from MSNBC: Science
Sat, 11 Jul 2015, 23:30:12 UTC
Say goodbye to Pluto's 'spots'
from BBC News: Science & Nature
Sat, 11 Jul 2015, 23:00:19 UTC
Photograph from NASA probe shows new details of Pluto surface
from UPI
Sat, 11 Jul 2015, 21:00:07 UTC
Pluto: A timeline of 85 years of discovery
from Sciencenews.org
Sat, 11 Jul 2015, 18:40:03 UTC
Pluto's Complex Surface Coming into Focus (Photo)
from Space.com
Sat, 11 Jul 2015, 18:00:03 UTC
VIDEO: Why is Pluto not a planet?
from BBC News: Science & Nature
Sat, 11 Jul 2015, 17:00:11 UTC
New Image of Pluto: 'Houston, We Have Geology'
from Physorg
Sat, 11 Jul 2015, 14:50:03 UTC
"Chasing Pluto": NASA probe traveled 3 billion miles in 9 years
from CBSNews - Science
Sat, 11 Jul 2015, 14:20:05 UTC
"Chasing Pluto": NASA probe travelled 3 billion miles in 9 years
from CBSNews - Science
Sat, 11 Jul 2015, 13:00:04 UTC
Pluto Flyby: How NASA Space Probes Will Track Epic Encounter
from Space.com
Sat, 11 Jul 2015, 11:40:07 UTC
New Pluto pictures show surface geology
from CBSNews - Science
Sat, 11 Jul 2015, 3:30:04 UTC
New Horizons: Latest Pluto image offers glimpses of geology
from LA Times - Science
Sat, 11 Jul 2015, 1:30:07 UTC
Pluto surface sharpens in new image
from BBC News: Science & Nature
Sat, 11 Jul 2015, 0:00:12 UTC
Scientists 'drooling' as space probe approaches Pluto
from CBC: Technology & Science
Fri, 10 Jul 2015, 21:00:21 UTC
New Horizon's probe on track for closest approach to Pluto
from CBC: Technology & Science
Fri, 10 Jul 2015, 20:30:27 UTC
INFOGRAPHIC: New Horizons' path to Pluto
from LA Times - Science
Fri, 10 Jul 2015, 19:00:45 UTC
Pluto 'Totally Different' from Big Moon Charon, New Photos Show
from Space.com
Fri, 10 Jul 2015, 19:00:39 UTC
This Week's Night Sky: Pluto Presents an Observing Challenge
from National Geographic
Fri, 10 Jul 2015, 19:00:23 UTC
Pluto Spacecraft Sends Photos As Excitement Builds for Flyby
from National Geographic
Fri, 10 Jul 2015, 19:00:20 UTC
Pluto is almost here: What we've seen so far, and what's coming next
from Science NOW
Fri, 10 Jul 2015, 17:10:07 UTC
NASA Missions Have Their Eyes Peeled on Pluto
from NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Fri, 10 Jul 2015, 16:20:05 UTC
Distant Pluto finally gets its day in the sun
from Reuters:Science
Fri, 10 Jul 2015, 15:20:04 UTC
Pluto sweats, and 5 other things you didn't know about the dwarf planet
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Fri, 10 Jul 2015, 15:10:06 UTC
New Horizons' close encounter with Pluto will reveal its icy secrets
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Fri, 10 Jul 2015, 11:40:16 UTC
NASA missions have their eyes peeled on Pluto
from Physorg
Fri, 10 Jul 2015, 11:10:15 UTC
New Horizons probe races toward historic Pluto flyby
from CBSNews - Science
Fri, 10 Jul 2015, 10:10:22 UTC
First look at Pluto: Live coverage of the historic flyby
from News @ Nature
Fri, 10 Jul 2015, 7:40:10 UTC
Latest Views Hint at More Mysteries on Pluto and Charon
from MSNBC: Science
Fri, 10 Jul 2015, 0:00:19 UTC
Closing in, New Horizons snaps best pix yet of Pluto
from CBSNews - Science
Thu, 9 Jul 2015, 23:30:20 UTC
Spacecraft nears Pluto in historic mission
from CBSNews - Science
Thu, 9 Jul 2015, 23:30:20 UTC
Excitement builds for Pluto's big close-up
from CBSNews - Science
Thu, 9 Jul 2015, 23:30:19 UTC
New Horizons' Pluto Flyby: Latest News, Images and Video
from Space.com
Thu, 9 Jul 2015, 21:30:07 UTC
Pluto comes into focus as New Horizons nears the dwarf planet
from Physics World
Thu, 9 Jul 2015, 17:30:51 UTC
Undiscovered Country - How Many More Pluto's Are There? | Video
from Space.com
Thu, 9 Jul 2015, 16:00:23 UTC
Pluto, the last planetary first
from Science NOW
Thu, 9 Jul 2015, 15:50:17 UTC
New Horizons map of Pluto: The whale and the donut
from Science Daily
Thu, 9 Jul 2015, 15:00:16 UTC
A 'heart' from Pluto as flyby begins
from Science Daily
Thu, 9 Jul 2015, 14:30:14 UTC
Pluto's 'heart' revealed as New Horizons probe starts flyby campaign
from Physorg
Thu, 9 Jul 2015, 12:30:23 UTC
'The Wait' Is Nearly Over: New Video Highlights July 14 Pluto Flyby
from Space.com
Thu, 9 Jul 2015, 12:00:23 UTC
Pluto Flyby Begins: NASA Probe Enters Encounter Phase
from Space.com
Thu, 9 Jul 2015, 12:00:21 UTC
Pluto snapped from 8 million km
from BBC News: Science & Nature
Thu, 9 Jul 2015, 9:00:11 UTC
Lifting the Veil on Pluto's Atmosphere
from Space.com
Wed, 8 Jul 2015, 22:00:25 UTC
'Mission Pluto' Documentary to Premiere Next Week (Exclusive Video)
from Space.com
Wed, 8 Jul 2015, 22:00:20 UTC
Find the Heart and the Whale in This Picture of Pluto
from MSNBC: Science
Wed, 8 Jul 2015, 20:00:14 UTC
Pluto's 'Heart' Spied by New Horizons Spacecraft (Photo)
from Space.com
Wed, 8 Jul 2015, 18:30:11 UTC
What to expect from the Pluto fly-by
from News @ Nature
Wed, 8 Jul 2015, 16:30:18 UTC
Pluto caps one scientist's 50-year exploration of the solar system
from Science NOW
Wed, 8 Jul 2015, 16:20:04 UTC
How to Find Pluto in the Night Sky: July 8
from Space.com
Wed, 8 Jul 2015, 15:30:08 UTC
Nat Geo's 'Mission Pluto' Documentary - First 5 Minutes | Video
from Space.com
Wed, 8 Jul 2015, 15:00:06 UTC
With one year to Jupiter, NASA's Juno team prepares
from Physorg
Wed, 8 Jul 2015, 12:00:14 UTC
Heliophysicist waits nearly 10 years for Pluto flyby
from Physorg
Wed, 8 Jul 2015, 12:00:13 UTC
NASA mission chases Pluto's shadow to catch details of its atmosphere
from Physorg
Wed, 8 Jul 2015, 11:00:28 UTC
Pluto map shows 'whale' of a feature
from BBC News: Science & Nature
Wed, 8 Jul 2015, 9:10:09 UTC
Q&A: Catching Pluto’s shadow
from MIT Research
Wed, 8 Jul 2015, 4:30:22 UTC
Pluto Mission Team Cheers Official Start of Encounter
from MSNBC: Science
Tue, 7 Jul 2015, 23:00:05 UTC
From Sputnik to Spock: Crowdsourced Names for Pluto Map Submitted
from Space.com
Tue, 7 Jul 2015, 22:00:14 UTC
'Not Yet Explored' No More: New Horizons Flying Stamp to Pluto
from Space.com
Tue, 7 Jul 2015, 20:30:11 UTC
Pluto is only a ‘day’ away
from Sciencenews.org
Tue, 7 Jul 2015, 18:50:23 UTC
With One Year to Jupiter, NASA's Juno Team Prepares
from NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Tue, 7 Jul 2015, 18:50:22 UTC
Mount Spock? Pluto Name List Will Please Sci-Fi Fans
from MSNBC: Science
Tue, 7 Jul 2015, 18:00:04 UTC
Pluto fly-by: a graphical guide to the historic mission
from News @ Nature
Tue, 7 Jul 2015, 17:20:15 UTC
Plutopalooza! Marketing Promo | NASA Video
from Space.com
Tue, 7 Jul 2015, 14:30:19 UTC
NASA Mission Puts Pluto's First Family in the Spotlight
from MSNBC: Science
Tue, 7 Jul 2015, 13:30:09 UTC
NASA uncovers cause of Pluto spacecraft's scary computer crash
from CBC: Technology & Science
Tue, 7 Jul 2015, 13:30:03 UTC
'Direct From Pluto': Science Channel to Air New Horizons' Flyby Images
from Space.com
Tue, 7 Jul 2015, 12:10:04 UTC
New Horizons gets back on track to Pluto after speed bump
from LA Times - Science
Tue, 7 Jul 2015, 0:20:22 UTC
All Systems Go for NASA Probe's Final Approach to Pluto
from MSNBC: Science
Mon, 6 Jul 2015, 23:50:25 UTC
Spacecraft closing in on Pluto hits speed bump, but recovers
from Physorg
Mon, 6 Jul 2015, 23:20:09 UTC
Pluto probe working "flawlessly" after brief scare
from CBSNews - Science
Mon, 6 Jul 2015, 23:00:02 UTC
Pluto's Odd Dark Spots Continue to Puzzle Scientists (Photos)
from Space.com
Mon, 6 Jul 2015, 22:40:02 UTC
Spacecraft Closing In on Pluto Hits Speed Bump, but Recovers
from NY Times Science
Mon, 6 Jul 2015, 22:30:13 UTC
Out There: Reaching Pluto, and the End of an Era of Planetary Exploration
from NY Times Science
Mon, 6 Jul 2015, 22:30:09 UTC
Pluto probe 'on course' for flyby
from BBC News: Science & Nature
Mon, 6 Jul 2015, 22:20:07 UTC
New Horizons recovers from overload, is on track for Pluto flyby
from Sciencenews.org
Mon, 6 Jul 2015, 22:10:04 UTC
Pluto Science Lost Due To New Horizons' Anomaly, NASA Reveals | Video
from Live Science
Mon, 6 Jul 2015, 21:20:07 UTC
Pluto Science Lost Due To New Horizons' Anomaly, NASA Reveals | Video
from Space.com
Mon, 6 Jul 2015, 21:10:10 UTC
Historic flyby of Pluto on track despite probe glitch, NASA says
from Reuters:Science
Mon, 6 Jul 2015, 18:00:05 UTC
New Horizons mission Plans Return to Normal Science Ops
from Science Blog
Mon, 6 Jul 2015, 15:50:06 UTC
NASA mission brings Pluto into sharp focus – but it's still not a planet
from Physorg
Mon, 6 Jul 2015, 12:50:23 UTC
New Horizons Glitch Won't Affect Pluto Flyby, NASA Says
from Space.com
Mon, 6 Jul 2015, 6:00:14 UTC
New Horizons to resume normal operations
from CBSNews - Science
Mon, 6 Jul 2015, 3:00:13 UTC
Scientists readying for flurry of data as New Horizons nears Pluto
from Physorg
Sun, 5 Jul 2015, 20:30:15 UTC
New Horizons spacecraft experiences anomaly
from Physorg
Sun, 5 Jul 2015, 20:30:13 UTC
NASA scientists working to revive space probe on approach to Pluto
from CBC: Technology & Science
Sun, 5 Jul 2015, 14:00:10 UTC
New Horizons space probe suffers glitch on approach to Pluto
from Reuters:Science
Sun, 5 Jul 2015, 14:00:02 UTC
Pluto spacecraft temporarily loses contact with Earth
from News @ Nature
Sun, 5 Jul 2015, 11:20:06 UTC
Pluto Probe Suffers Glitch 10 Days Before Epic Flyby
from Space.com
Sun, 5 Jul 2015, 9:00:08 UTC
NASA Works to Revive Pluto-Bound Probe After Glitch
from MSNBC: Science
Sun, 5 Jul 2015, 5:30:04 UTC
NASA studies glitch aboard Pluto-bound New Horizons
from CBSNews - Science
Sun, 5 Jul 2015, 4:20:10 UTC
New Horizons Probe's July 14 Pluto Flyby: Complete Coverage
from Space.com
Fri, 3 Jul 2015, 19:30:13 UTC
Quebec navigator Frédéric Pelletier guides Pluto probe
from CBC: Technology & Science
Fri, 3 Jul 2015, 17:30:10 UTC
New Horizons color images reveal two distinct faces of Pluto
from Physorg
Fri, 3 Jul 2015, 10:30:22 UTC
New Horizons spacecraft sees strange black spots on Pluto's equator
from LA Times - Science
Fri, 3 Jul 2015, 1:30:04 UTC
On Pluto's Doorstep: Latest Photos by Approaching New Horizons Probe
from Space.com
Thu, 2 Jul 2015, 22:00:14 UTC
Spacecraft's close Pluto encounter may solve surface spots, methane mysteries
from CBC: Technology & Science
Thu, 2 Jul 2015, 19:30:15 UTC
Domo Arigato, Mr. Pluto: Rock Band Styx Visits New Horizons Team
from Space.com
Thu, 2 Jul 2015, 19:00:37 UTC
Spacecraft's close Pluto encounter may solve mysteries
from CBC: Technology & Science
Thu, 2 Jul 2015, 18:30:31 UTC
Pluto may have spots the size of Missouri
from Sciencenews.org
Thu, 2 Jul 2015, 16:31:30 UTC
Pluto Has Strange 'Finger Print-Like' Marks In New Color Imagery | Video
from Space.com
Thu, 2 Jul 2015, 15:30:45 UTC
Pluto shows its spots to Nasa probe
from BBC News: Science & Nature
Thu, 2 Jul 2015, 14:30:32 UTC
New Horizons Spots Methane Ice on Pluto
from Space.com
Thu, 2 Jul 2015, 14:00:43 UTC
Pluto Probe's Hazard Search Turns Up No New Moons
from Space.com
Thu, 2 Jul 2015, 12:01:25 UTC
New Horizons spacecraft stays the course to Pluto
from Physorg
Thu, 2 Jul 2015, 11:30:22 UTC
Watch Pluto's Black Spots and Charon's Dark Pole Grow
from MSNBC: Science
Thu, 2 Jul 2015, 1:30:07 UTC
New Horizons gets "all clear" for Pluto flyby
from CBSNews - Science
Thu, 2 Jul 2015, 1:00:08 UTC
How to Find Pluto in the Night Sky: July 1
from Space.com
Wed, 1 Jul 2015, 20:00:20 UTC
Watch Pluto's Dark Patch and Charon's Dark Pole Grow
from MSNBC: Science
Wed, 1 Jul 2015, 19:30:08 UTC
Methane On The Ice Dwarf Pluto, Plus Dancing With Charon | Time-Lapse Video
from Space.com
Wed, 1 Jul 2015, 16:00:19 UTC
Probe refines Pluto flyby path
from BBC News: Science & Nature
Wed, 1 Jul 2015, 13:00:12 UTC
Epic Pluto Flyby Occurs This Month
from Space.com
Wed, 1 Jul 2015, 12:00:16 UTC
Pluto and Charon Come Into Focus as New Horizons Nears
from MSNBC: Science
Tue, 30 Jun 2015, 23:00:09 UTC
New Horizons two weeks from historic Pluto flyby
from CBSNews - Science
Tue, 30 Jun 2015, 22:50:05 UTC
Pluto and Charon Starting to Come into Focus (Photo)
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