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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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African elephants afraid of roads because they mean danger

date: 2008-10-28 00:01:00

African forest elephants live in fear of roads which they associate with poachers and death, scientists have discovered.

source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Should we experiment on animals? No

date: 2008-10-28 00:01:00

An animal advocate opposes the practice of testing on animals.

source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Should we experiment on animals? Yes

date: 2008-10-28 00:01:00

As a forthcoming European Union directive promises to transform the way testing on animals is carried out, a researcher explains why the practice can be justified.

source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Prof Bill Bass studies corpses on Body Farm

date: 2008-10-28 00:01:00

Got a question about corpses? Prof Bill Bass is your man, says Sue Armstrong.

source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Ice sheet secrets to be revealed

date: 2008-10-27 23:50:28

The secrets of the largest ice sheet on earth are to be revealed under plans to map the Antarctic in detail.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

King Solomon's Mines 'discovered'

date: 2008-10-27 22:00:00

A copper mine found in the Middle East could be the site of the mythical King Solomon's mines, scientists believe.

source: www.telegraph.co.uk

EU agrees 39-pct cut in herring catches in western Baltic

date: 2008-10-27 19:54:00

EU fisheries ministers agreed on Monday that herring fishing quotas in the western Baltic Sea should be cut by 39 percent, far short of a 63-percent cut recommended by the European Commission.

source: uk.news.yahoo.com

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