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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

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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

Beavers arrive for spring release

date: 2008-11-21 00:06:19

Four Norwegian beaver families arrive in the UK as part of an historic plan to reintroduce the mammals to Scotland.

source: news.bbc.co.uk


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Europe delays airport X-ray eye

date: 2008-10-23 15:36:45

The European Parliament delays the introduction of airport X-ray machines that effectively peek under the clothing of passengers.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

Sticky tape is source of X-rays

date: 2008-10-23 15:26:30

Peeling sticky tape emits X-rays strong enough to scan a human finger, an experiment has shown.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

McDonalds to stock English apples

date: 2008-10-23 13:00:00

Classic English apples are making an appearance on the McDonald's menu.

source: www.telegraph.co.uk

X-rays and sticky tape: See-through tape

date: 2008-10-23 11:43:08

Scotch tape learns a new trickOne of the more unusual things you can do with a roll of adhesive tape is to take an X-ray photograph of your finger. Carlos Camara, Juan Escobar and their colleagues at the ...

source: www.economist.com

Surveillance technology: If looks could kill

date: 2008-10-23 11:43:08

Security experts reckon the latest technology can detect hostile intentions before something bad happens. Unless it is perfect, though, that may be bad in itselfMONITORING surveillance cameras is tedious work. ...

source: www.economist.com

The evolution of homosexuality: Gender bending

date: 2008-10-23 11:43:08

Genes that make some people gay make their brothers and sisters fecundTHE evidence suggests that homosexual behaviour is partly genetic. Studies of identical twins, for example, show that if one of a pair ...

source: www.economist.com

Lunar science: Lick that!

date: 2008-10-23 11:43:08

The search continues for moisture on the moonWHAT, prithee, is awash with seas but hath no water? The answer, of course, is the moon. From the Ocean of Storms to the Bay of Rainbows, it is covered with ...

source: www.economist.com

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