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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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Ants can teach us how to beat city congestion, claim scientists

date: 2008-11-05 18:15:00

Motorists can learn a thing or two about dodging traffic jams from the humble ant, claim scientists.

source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Species protection group tusked over ivory sales

date: 2008-11-05 17:55:00

Leading conservationist Richard Leakey on Wednesday lambasted an endangered species protection group for sanctioning one-off sales of ivory stockpiles in several African countries.

source: uk.news.yahoo.com

Zhang Hong: The view from Beijing

date: 2008-11-05 17:00:00

Zhang Hong: Obama wins: When Obama turns to China, he must redouble his efforts on human rights, the economy and the environment

source: www.guardian.co.uk

New planning laws will include duty to combat climate change

date: 2008-11-05 13:30:00

All new major infrastructure projects in England and Wales will have to be prepared for hotter summers, floods and other changes in the weather caused by climate change under new planning laws.

source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Coral reef replanting success for Sumatra island hit by tsunami

date: 2008-11-05 13:00:00

A one-man coral replanting project has proved remarkably successful in helping a coral reef devastated by the tsunami in 2004 to recover.

source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Safety fears over nanocosmetics

date: 2008-11-05 08:07:00

Cosmetics containing tiny "nano" particles are being used widely despite unresolved safety concerns, a watchdog warns.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

Starving and penniless, Ethiopian farmers rue biofuel choice

date: 2008-11-05 07:09:00

With a slight reeling in his gait, Ashenafi Chote ventures into his small plot of land and shakes his head, his eyes full of regret.

source: uk.news.yahoo.com

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