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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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Palm oil agreement could lead to logging moratorium

date: 2008-11-04 12:00:00

The view that the Round Table on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) is merely a way of making companies appear politically correct without making difference to de-forestation could be about to change if agreement on ...

source: www.telegraph.co.uk

UK looks to Gulf states for renewables funding

date: 2008-11-04 11:00:00

Some of the world's richest oil nations are to pore millions of pounds into renewables in the UK in a surprising turn around for the energy industry.

source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Scientists clone from frozen mice

date: 2008-11-04 02:46:42

Japanese scientists manage to create clones from the bodies of mice which have been frozen for 16 years.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

How Kew Gardens sow seeds of our survival

date: 2008-11-04 00:01:00

Kew Gardens celebrates its 250th birthday next year. Sanjida O'Connell highlights its continuing contribution to vital cutting-edge research.

source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Manned mission to Mars boost after British breakthrough

date: 2008-11-04 00:01:00

A manned mission to Mars is a step closer to reality after British scientists overcame one of its biggest obstacles - shielding astronauts from deadly solar storms.

source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Magnetic shield for spacefarers

date: 2008-11-03 23:57:22

Experimental evidence confirms that a plan to protect spaceships from radiation using magnetic fields would work.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

Swiss website to plant trees to offset environmental impact

date: 2008-11-03 18:47:00

A Swiss website on Monday announced that it would plant up to 12,000 trees in the Amazon forest next year to offset the ecological impact brought about by its business.

source: uk.news.yahoo.com

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