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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...

Friendly bacteria means more chocolate

May 10, 2006
Consuming strawberries, chocolate and beer in excess can all lead to kidney stones – but don’t panic - the danger might be prevented by probiotics

Classified report reveals UFO secrets

May 10, 2006
Experts have uncovered a secret Ministry of Defence report concluding that there is no proof of alien life forms

Life on the ocean wave

May 10, 2006
A recent expedition exploring the deep sea around the Bermuda Triangle is set to revolutionise the way biological research is conducted at sea

Nature sticks it to the man

May 3, 2006
You might not think it, but Airfix kits, broken vases and bacteria clinging to rocks in rivers have a common need. Glue – and very strong glue at that

UK science takes a swipe at creationism

May 3, 2006
Young people are being cheated by deliberate attempts to withhold, distort or misinterpret scientific knowledge in order to promote particular religious beliefs

World’s smallest car delivers drugs

May 3, 2006
Nanoscale devices that can deliver drugs to specific destinations inside the body are now a step closer as scientists develop a microscopic motor for the world’s smallest car

Giant cloud of space alcohol found

April 4, 2006
Scientists have discovered a giant cloud of methyl alcohol - spanning 288 billion miles - floating in space

I’m greener than you are!

April 4, 2006
Is greenness in your genes? A new study by psychologists aims to find out

How low can you go?

April 4, 2006
You may be familiar with the limbo - the skill tried, often ill advisedly, by the slightly inebriated on holiday. But a recent discovery suggests that for ants, it is...

New chemical legislation most important for 20 years

March 28, 2006
Calling all companies involved in the manufacture and distribution of chemically based products. Will the long arm of EU law REACH your business?

Go average for big wins

March 16, 2006
Scientists have come up with a sure fire betting tip for all those that like a tipple on the horses. Pick the most average horse you can find.

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