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Stem cells on tour

July 19, 2006
A public exhibition to help explain the science around stem cells is to tour the country

Evolution before your very eyes

July 19, 2006
For the first time scientists have observed evolutionary changes in real-time due to competition for resources

The final test for telepathy?

July 19, 2006
A collaboration between UK Scientists has for the first time created a system to objectively study telepathic ability

Congratulations to our winners!

July 7, 2006
Well done to our five lucky treasure hunt winners! You could be a winner too if you visit labnewsdirectory for our new summer treasure hunt spectacular!

Big Brother makes you honest

July 6, 2006
With shades of the dystopian state portrayed in George Orwell’s novel 1984, scientists think they have found a way of making people behave more honestly - keep an eye on...

San Andreas set for ‘big one’

July 6, 2006
New earthquake research has confirmed the southern end of the San Andreas Fault near Los Angeles is overdue for the ‘big one’

Heat really is good for pain

July 6, 2006
The old wives’ tale that heat relieves pain may be rooted in science after all

Is it justified?

July 3, 2006
Experimentation on great apes should not be ruled out in the future according to the chief executive of the MRC, Professor Colin Blakemore

Researchers shout about new security system

June 14, 2006
According to new research, voice recognition systems could be the key to cutting internet crime

Is it a bird? Is it a plane?

June 14, 2006
If space is your thing, then keep your eyes peeled this weekend for perfect views of the International Space Station (ISS) as it passes overhead up to four times a...

Football myths

June 13, 2006
There is no getting away from it…the country has gone World Cup mad. And with support reaching fever pitch, the armchair managers among you will be full of advice for...

Scientists call nature’s IT department

May 30, 2006
We have all been there. Tempers frayed, hair pulled and voices raised - all because of a crashing computer. Well, computer scientists now say the answer to your moody system...

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