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Red List of endangered species - summary of the IUCN report

date: 2008-10-06 13:01:00 | List, endangered, species, summary, IUCN, report

Of the 5,487 mammals on Earth 1,141 are known to be facing extinction.

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Way to protect babies from Listeria found

date: 2008-09-17 19:10:00 |

CleanTech 100: The full list

date: 2008-09-17 23:11:20 |

Scientists name 100 new shark and ray species

date: 2008-09-18 09:57:00 |

Meteor lights up skies over Western Canada

date: 2008-11-21 22:31:57

A massive ball of fire that lit up the skies over two Western Canadian provinces on Thursday evening was likely among the biggest meteor events to be witnessed in Canada this year, one expert said.

source: uk.news.yahoo.com

European to become commander of space station in 2009

date: 2008-11-21 18:19:00

The International Space Station (ISS) next year will be commanded for the first time by a European, the European Space Agency (ESA) announced here on Friday.

source: uk.news.yahoo.com

IBM to build brain-like computers

date: 2008-11-21 14:52:33

A collaboration in the US is aiming to create artificial brain circuits that mimic the structure and workings of neurons.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

New glue invented that mimics sticky lizards

date: 2008-10-09 23:56:00

A type of dry glue based on the sticky limbs of geckos has been developed, far exceeding the capabilities of the gravity-defying lizards, according to a study published Thursday.

source: uk.news.yahoo.com

Ultraviolet radiation warning on unshaded eco lightbulbs

date: 2008-10-09 23:06:08

Health Protection Agency finds some energy-saving lightbulbs emit UV radiation above safety limits

source: www.guardian.co.uk

Warm welcome for house powered by hydrogen fuel cell

date: 2008-10-09 23:03:22

House in Lye, near Stourbridge, will be opened as the first of its kind connected to the national grid

source: www.guardian.co.uk


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Loudspeakers: Nanotunes

date: 2008-11-20 12:16:19

Nanotubes made of carbon find an unexpected useCARBON nanotubes have been all the rage in chemistry over the past decade, but actual applications are thin on the ground. The tubes (cylinders a few billionths of a metre ...

source: www.economist.com

The future of ecoconscious camping

date: 2008-11-20 11:45:50

Save energy and travel in style with an ecofriendly VW-inspired camper van designed by Verdier. From Inhabitat.com part of the Guardian Environment Network

source: www.guardian.co.uk

Indigenous people should be included in climate change talks, say campaigners

date: 2008-11-20 11:17:56

Communities most at risk from climate change are least likely to be represented at UN summit in Poznan, says report

source: www.guardian.co.uk

Slow progress on ocean protection

date: 2008-11-20 11:11:10

Two year after pledging to protect 10% of the oceans, governments have protected less than 1%, a survey finds.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

Video: The green driving challenge

date: 2008-11-20 00:16:18

Patrick Barkham finds out how far he can stretch a litre of fuel as he takes a green driving test

source: www.guardian.co.uk

Farmers along US west coast face new pesticide restrictions

date: 2008-11-19 15:51:38

Restrictions on three popular pesticides have been issued in the name of protecting salmon

source: www.guardian.co.uk

Astronaut Tool Bag Lost In Space

date: 2008-11-19 10:04:00

An astronaut fixing the outside of the international space station has dropped a tool bag, which then floated away.

source: uk.news.yahoo.com

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