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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

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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

First test for interplanetary net

date: 2008-11-21 10:56:02

Nasa has successfully tested a communications system designed to work in deep space modelled on the internet

source: news.bbc.co.uk

First otter reaches Farne Islands

date: 2008-11-21 02:07:07

An otter has survived a "perilous" three-mile sea crossing to the Farne Islands for the first time, the National Trust says.

source: news.bbc.co.uk


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Sabre-tooth tiger study suggests they hunted in packs

date: 2008-10-29 19:00:00

The fearsome sabre-toothed tiger may have hunted in packs like the modern-day lion, scientists believe.

source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Dogs can read emotion in human faces

date: 2008-10-29 18:00:00

Dogs are the only animals that can read emotion in faces much like humans, cementing their position as man's best friend, claim scientists.

source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Grapes may lower blood pressure and protect against heart disease

date: 2008-10-29 17:01:00

Grapes could soon take their place among other superfoods after a study found they could reduce blood pressure and protect against heart disease.

source: www.telegraph.co.uk

One third of fish caught worldwide used as animal feed

date: 2008-10-29 16:30:00

One-third of fish caught in the world's oceans is ground up for animal feed, a potential problem for marine ecosystems and a waste of a resource that could directly nourish humans, scientists claim.

source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Michael Rustin: After New Labour: Taming the forces of globalisation

date: 2008-10-29 15:40:00

Michael Rustin: After New Labour: Two tasks now loom before us – re-regulating the markets and safeguarding the environment

source: www.guardian.co.uk

Jeremy Leggett: Peak oil is just five years away, and we must start to plan now to avert a truly ruinous crisis

date: 2008-10-29 14:59:58

Jeremy Leggett: Peak oil is just five years away, and we must start to plan now to avert a truly ruinous crisis

source: www.guardian.co.uk

Charles, Aso agree to cooperate in fighting climate change

date: 2008-10-29 13:41:00

Prince Charles and Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso agreed Wednesday that their countries should cooperate in fighting climate change, Japanese officials said.

source: uk.news.yahoo.com

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