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Climate change is shrinking sheep

date: 2009-07-02 18:38:03

Climate change is causing a breed of wild sheep in Scotland to shrink, according to research in the journal Science.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

A new way to keep hydrogen: Plumage power

date: 2009-07-02 10:54:20

Chicken feathers could provide a high-capacity storeHYDROGEN has long been touted as the future of energy. It is clean, efficient and the most abundant substance in the universe. It can be used to run an internal combustion engine in a car or power one using a fuel cell, with heat and water as the ...

source: www.economist.com

New materials for renewable energy: The power of being made very small

date: 2009-07-02 10:54:20

Nano-engineering can produce substances with unique properties that will give renewable energy a boostBIG improvements in the production of energy, especially from renewable sources, are expected over the coming years. Safer nuclear-power stations, highly efficient solar cells and the ability to ...

source: www.economist.com

Gene clues to schizophrenia risk

date: 2009-07-01 23:04:47

A team of scientists identifies thousands of tiny genetic variations which raise the risk of schizophrenia.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

Chimpanzees learn from video demo

date: 2009-07-01 15:38:39

Copycat chimps build their own tools after watching a video demonstration, say scientists.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

Herschel captures galaxy image

date: 2009-07-01 10:21:56

The European Space Agency releases a stunning image of the spiral "Whirlpool Galaxy".

source: news.bbc.co.uk

Dinosaur mummy yields its secrets

date: 2009-06-30 22:59:02

A beautifully preserved dinosaur found in the US retains remarkable detail of skin cells.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

North America faces beetle plague

date: 2009-06-30 16:44:57

An epidemic of mountain pine beetles, which has devastated forests in British Columbia, is threatening to spread.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

Mobile pollution sensors deployed

date: 2009-06-30 13:37:50

Cyclists, buses, cars and even pedestrians become mobile pollution detectors in a UK-based scientific project.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

Huge declines in woodland birds

date: 2009-06-30 10:51:48

The numbers of 18 woodland bird species including nightingales have plummeted, according to a 30-year survey.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

Joint Mars plan on talks agenda

date: 2009-06-29 17:10:48

The US and European space agencies are to discuss the potential for mounting joint missions to Mars.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

Crop plants get genomics centre

date: 2009-06-29 12:41:31

A UK research centre to decode the DNA of plants and animals used in agriculture will open this week in the east of England.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

Lion prides form to win turf wars

date: 2009-06-29 10:37:44

Lions form prides to defend territory against other lions, not to improve their hunting success, new research reveals.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

Climate change is shrinking sheep

date: 2009-07-02 18:38:03

Climate change is causing a breed of wild sheep in Scotland to shrink, according to research in the journal Science.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

A new way to keep hydrogen: Plumage power

date: 2009-07-02 10:54:20

Chicken feathers could provide a high-capacity storeHYDROGEN has long been touted as the future of energy. It is clean, efficient and the most abundant substance in the universe. It can be used to run an internal combustion engine in a car or power ...

source: www.economist.com

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New materials for renewable energy: The power of being made very small

date: 2009-07-02 10:54:20

Nano-engineering can produce substances with unique properties that will give renewable energy a boostBIG improvements in the production of energy, especially from renewable sources, are expected over the coming years. Safer nuclear-power stations, ...

source: www.economist.com


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Scientists attack energy industry

date: 2009-06-28 23:11:56

Britain must invest hugely to create a new low-carbon economy, say leading members of the Royal Society.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

US House supports emissions bill

date: 2009-06-27 00:48:25

The US House of Representatives narrowly backs legislation to cut carbon emissions, but the bill now faces a tough Senate battle.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

Brown proposes £60bn climate fund

date: 2009-06-26 16:31:40

Prime Minister Gordon Brown wants to set up a £60bn annual fund to help poor countries deal with climate change.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

Light goes out on Solar Mission

date: 2009-06-26 16:30:13

European and US space agencies finally pull the plug on the aging Ulysses spacecraft, which has studied the sun for 18 years.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

Cloud clue in space blast mystery

date: 2009-06-26 15:00:24

Space shuttle exhaust causes clouds that may explain the 100-year-old mystery of how a Siberian forest was levelled.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

Solar plane to make public debut

date: 2009-06-26 02:16:11

Swiss adventurer Bertrand Picard is set to unveil a prototype of the solar-powered plane he hopes to fly around the world one day.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

UK to outline emission cut plans

date: 2009-06-26 02:00:33

Gordon Brown is to pledge UK leadership in the battle against climate change, as he outlines emissions cut plans.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

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