Brushing away the dust gives the robot's survey instruments a clearer view of the texture and chemistry of the underlying rock.

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The instruments were on view in a gallery across the hall.

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New handhelds will have chips from Texas Instruments that allow users to view video clips and edit graphics-heavy presentations.

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There could also be risks as surgeons may be asked to operate in an environment which they are not familiar - for example using different instruments to provide the lay audience with a better view or having to work to a broadcast schedule which results in their patient may be anaesthetised longer than normal.

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In both cases, the Congress has been asked to do so without hearings and with a view to marking up and scheduling floor debate on the relevant instruments in a manner that all but forecloses real deliberation.

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