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A blooming success

December 29, 2005
Researchers have developed a novel way of recycling old mobile phones – by burying them and turning them into a flower

So, exactly how does Santa Claus do it?

December 14, 2005
Well, it is that time of year again. Christmas may not feel like the most scientific of seasons but none the less Laboratory News has rounded up some interesting yuletide...

The first laboratory News sudoku winner is announced!

December 1, 2005
After a great response, the first Laboratory News sudoku winner is chosen

New discovery beats off anthrax

November 30, 2005
A recent discovery which stops anthrax in its tracks will aid preparations for possible terrorist attacks say a research team from Stockholm University

Cool harmonies

November 30, 2005
Far from being silent, floating mountains of the Antarctic and Arctic, scientists have shown that icebergs can in fact sing in perfect harmony

Are science experiments in schools on the way out?

November 30, 2005
Science experiments in schools are being squeezed out, threatening the UK’s economic competitiveness and future capacity for innovation

FameLab gives science the x-factor

November 14, 2005
FameLab – dubbed the science world’s equivalent of Pop Idol – has been launched to discover the new faces of UK science

Extreme universe uncovered by cosmic rays

November 10, 2005
A unique observatory in a remote location in Argentina is starting to unravel the mysteries of High Energy Cosmic Rays that shower the Earth at energies 10 million times higher...

Security risk not enough to axe peer reveiw

November 10, 2005
Peer review of scientific evidence can’t be bypassed - even when national security is at risk

A hot bed of fungal spores

October 31, 2005
If, at the end of a hard day you enjoy slipping into your bed for a good nights sleep, then beware - you may not be alone

Sun-like star gives up orbiting planet

October 17, 2005
Astronomers have unveiled what they think is the first picture of a planet around a normal star similar to the Sun.

Nobel Prize awards announced

October 10, 2005
The Nobel Prizes for chemistry, physics and physiology or medicine have been awarded this week for research in areas as diverse as optics and dancing chemicals

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