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Nano worries scientists more than public

December 12, 2007
Scientists worry more about possible health and environmental hazards of nanotechnology than the public according to a new study.

Avian risk takers stressed

December 12, 2007
A new study by the University of Exeter has revealed that stressed out birds are more likely to take risks than their relaxed counterparts.

Sunbathing frog’s future under a cloud

December 10, 2007
Animal conservationists are turning to physics to investigate whether global warming is responsible for killing sun-loving South American tree frogs.

CHINA – UK science bridges the gap

December 7, 2007
In a move that reflects China’s growing importance in the scientific world - the first collaboration program between UK and Chinese research has been launched to promote “joint innovation and...

GSK top graduate wish list

December 5, 2007
A recent survey by a graduate recruitment website of over 2,000 students and graduates hoping to work in science after university has revealed which companies are top of the job...

Watching neurons feeds obesity knowledge

December 1, 2007
Scientists say they can now measure how full or hungry a mouse feels, thanks to a new technique which reveals how neurons behave in the part of the brain which...

Surgery should enter the honey trap

November 30, 2007
New research suggests surgeons could consider the supermarket as well as the drugs cupboard when it comes to effective wound healing.

Slime control opens up water sources

November 28, 2007
Scientists from Australia have discovered a way of controlling bacterial slime on membranes, which they say will lead to more efficient desalination and water recycling plants.

Bad gas turns good

November 26, 2007
Despite its deadly reputation, the gas carbon monoxide (CO) could actually save lives and boost health in future as a result of leading-edge UK research.

Space gadget set to battle Earth bound infection

November 23, 2007
Technology developed for the Beagle 2 and Rosetta space missions could soon be harnessed to provide a cost-effective, rapid and accurate tool for diagnosing tuberculosis.

Bionic nerve grown from fat cells

November 21, 2007
Researchers have transformed fat tissue stem cells into nerve cells - and now plan to develop an artificial nerve that will bring damaged limbs and organs back to life.

Stay faithful or die early

November 19, 2007
In humans and many other animals, males age faster and die earlier than females. Now scientists think they may have discovered why – sex.

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