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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

Are glowing gonads the key to beating malaria?

October 10, 2005
Scientists have genetically modified male mosquitoes to express a glowing protein in their gonads, which may help in the global fight against malaria

Ig Nobel Prizes awarded

October 10, 2005
If you didn’t pick up a Nobel Prize, then take heart…

fish sees ancient world in technicolour

October 6, 2005
The Australian lungfish - one of the world’s oldest fishes - may have better colour vision than humans

Asthma and allergy cure a step closer

September 27, 2005
Scientists are one step closer to finding a cure for asthma and allergic reactions after the structure of a key molecule in these two conditions is revealed

Physics for all!

September 27, 2005
A new scheme offering students up to £1000 a year to study physics has been opened by the Institute of Physics to try and encourage more students to take the...

Visions of science winners chosen

September 27, 2005
The winners of the 2005 Novartis and The Daily Telegraph photographic awards - visions of science - have been announced

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