Minerals in northern Mars craters seen by two orbiters suggest that a phase in Mars’…
Month: June 2010
Small amount of common preservative increases toxins from harmful bacteria in food, study finds
In response to consumer demand for more natural food, the food industry has reduced the…
More variation in human genome than expected: Surprisingly common transposons or ‘jumping genes’ are known to cause disease
Scientists are finding more variation in the human genome than they had expected, according to…
Row erupts over whale film ‘scam’
Norwegian officials accuse campaigners of misleading the public over the “cruelty” of whaling.
New ocean developing in Africa
Africa is witnessing the birth of a new ocean which will eventually split the continent…
‘No foetal pain before 24 weeks’
There is no evidence of foetal pain before 24 weeks, and no reason to challenge…
Skyguard transforms BlackBerry GPS-enabled smartphones into personal safety devices
Skyguard’s software update effectively transforms BlackBerry GPS-enabled smartphones into personal safety devices (PSDs), complete with…
Skyguard transforms BlackBerry GPS-enabled smartphones into personal safety devices
Skyguard’s software update effectively transforms BlackBerry GPS-enabled smartphones into personal safety devices (PSDs), complete with…
Mars surface was shaped by water
The whole of Mars’ surface was shaped by liquid water around four billion years ago,…
Turkey tightens Internet control in YouTube feud (AP)
AP – Furious over Internet insults of the country’s beloved founder, Turkey has gone on…