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Scientist creates mini-masterpiece

January 18, 2007
Korean researchers have crafted a microscopic version of Rodin’s famed sculpture “The Thinker” just about twice the size of a red blood cell at 20 millionths of a meter high...

Scientists develop prion-free cows

January 3, 2007
Scientists in the US have genetically modified cattle that do not produce prions - the proteins which, in mutated form, cause mad cow disease.

Self-cleaning clothes shape up

January 3, 2007
A group of British scientists are to develop self cleaning clothes from fabric designed by the US military.

Blink free and picture perfect

January 3, 2007
As the New Year kicks off, and the country awakes from its festive slumber, many a thought will turn to planning the summer holiday to break the winter blues.

A nose for the dark

December 6, 2006
The intricate wrinkles and grooves around the nostrils of bats could help them “see” in the dark by focusing their sonar, scientists in China have found.

Hydrogen ‘bottleneck’ banished

December 6, 2006
Hydrogen-powered cars that do not pollute the environment are a step closer thanks to a new discovery which promises to solve the main problem holding back the technology.

A new framework for research

December 6, 2006
The European Parliament has approved a 54bn euro (£36bn) plan to boost science research in Europe.

Is the Government listening to scientists?

December 4, 2006
The Government is not making the best use of independent scientific advice when making critical decisions warns a new report by the Royal Society and the Academy of Medical Sciences.

10,000 years work in just one year!

November 20, 2006
Scientists have claimed that they have achieved 10,000 years worth of drug development in just one year by using a new computer simulation.

Scientists unite to tackle animal research directive

November 20, 2006
A new grouping of European scientists - The European Coalition for Biomedical Research (ECBR) - has been formed to address EU regulation of the use of animals in scientific research.

Dont worry, be happy

November 20, 2006
The University of East London is hoping to pin down just what makes people happy as it announces a new Masters degree in Applied Positive Psychology – the first programme...

Fizzy eruption gets kids into science

November 17, 2006
A scientist at The University of Manchester is taking her own version of the latest Internet sensation into schools, in a bid to stir up interest in chemistry.

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