Images Dated 23rd October 2006

Bacterial ribosome

Bacterial ribosome. Computer model showing the secondary structure of a 30S (small) ribosomal sub-unit from the bacteria Thermus thermophilus. Ribosomes are composed of protein and RNA (ribonucleic acid). They are the site of translation, the process of protein synthesis. In bacteria they are also a target for antibiotic drugs

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Group of beetles

Group of beetles on flower of Dwarf apple (Angophora hispida): two Fiddler beetles (Eupoecila australasiae), left and top centre, and a Jewel beetle (Stigmodera macularia) on the right.
Royal National Park, New South Wales, Australia

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A KC-135 Stratotanker connects with an F-16 Fighting Falcon

October 23, 2006 - A KC-135 Stratotanker connects with an F-16 Fighting Falcon over Iraq to offload more than 20, 000 lbs of fuel. The F-16 then will resume its close-air-support mission

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