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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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Cash-strapped motorists turn to car sharing

date: 2008-11-02 00:02:43

Prohibitive fuel prices contributing to the popularity of pay-as-you-go driving clubs in Edinburgh

source: www.guardian.co.uk

The Science Museum's hidden treasures

date: 2008-11-02 00:01:00

It is guarded by Gurkhas, peopled by ghosts in flying jackets and filled with vintage planes, strange machines and a teamaker the size of a wardrobe. Lucy Davies visits the greatest museum you'll never ...

source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Andrew Simms takes the environmental temperature in October

date: 2008-11-01 20:00:01

Andrew Simms: But October marked an unprecedented opportunity for the US and UK to tackle climate change

source: www.guardian.co.uk

Oil price fall, crisis may delay US climate, energy policy

date: 2008-11-01 07:23:00

The financial crisis and falling oil prices risk setting back attempts by the next US president and Congress to promote renewable energy and the fight against climate change, analysts say.

source: uk.news.yahoo.com

Rosemary Roach: Country diary

date: 2008-11-01 00:05:40

Rosemary Roach: East Yorkshire

source: www.guardian.co.uk

Antarctica feeling the heat too, says study

date: 2008-10-31 04:05:00

Antarctica, which seemed to have largely escaped the global warming affecting the rest of the planet, is melting too, according to a study.

source: uk.news.yahoo.com

Hubble works but servicing slips

date: 2008-10-31 02:06:33

The Hubble space telescope is working again but will have to wait longer for final servicing, Nasa officials say.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

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