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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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Renewable energy - 'Massive shake-up needed to meet targets'

date: 2008-10-24 00:01:00

A Churchillian effort will be needed if Britain is to meet its target of getting 15 per cent of its energy needs from renewable sources by 2020, Peers have warned.

source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Letters: Economic landscape for the future

date: 2008-10-23 23:14:55

Letters: Nicholas Stern is quite correct: we should be preparing for growth with a focus on low-carbon infrastructure and investment.

source: www.guardian.co.uk

Toxic waste verdict disappoints

date: 2008-10-23 21:14:24

Ivorians express disappointment following a trial over the dumping of hundreds of tonnes of toxic waste in 2006.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

Judgement of character affected by hot cup of coffee: study

date: 2008-10-23 20:42:00

Judgement of character can be influenced by something as simple as the temperature of a drink held in our hands, according to a study published Thursday.

source: uk.news.yahoo.com

Cold hands, warm heart is a myth, scientists reveal

date: 2008-10-23 19:00:00

The old adage that cold hands often conceal a warm heart has been dispelled by scientists, after they found how physically warm you are has a direct correlation to how nice you are to people.

source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Sarah Palin: her clothes, her shoes and her odd attitude to facts

date: 2008-10-23 19:00:00

Charles Clover on Sarah Palin's 'facts' that relate to endangered species, an oil pipeline, climate change and Alaska's contribution to the US energy supply.

source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Distant stars send good vibes

date: 2008-10-23 18:27:00

French astronomers on Thursday said they had measured vibrations from distant stars for the first time, a technical feat that could also help answer questions about naturally-caused climate change on Earth.

source: uk.news.yahoo.com

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