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New type of snoring is complex

September 7, 2006
New research has begun to uncover the complexity of snoring, with the categorisation of a new type of sleep apnoea

New-look Laboratory News

August 15, 2006
After thirty five years in the business some might say its time for a change – and that’s precisely what Laboratory News is doing

From face paint to medicine

August 14, 2006
A plant that gave ancient Britons and Celts their blue war paint has been found to be a rich source of the anti-cancer compound, glucobrassicin.

Worlds first happy map

August 14, 2006
The first ever ‘world map of happiness’ has been produced by a psychologist in the UK.

New slant on blue sky research

July 30, 2006
Scientists from the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) have helped to identify the bluest sky in the world

Physics shake-up gets mixed reaction

July 30, 2006
The Government’s plans to change the way the physical sciences are publically funded and organised in the UK has been met with a mixed reaction form the scientific community

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’

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