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3 hours, 12 minutes ago
Rare celestial trio to dazzle sky watchers
On Monday, Venus, Jupiter and the Moon will form a tight triangle on the sky - the Sun's glare blocks most such 'conjunctions'
New Scientist - Latest Headlines - 6 a.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
New Scientist - Latest Headlines - 6 a.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Brains of autistic children slower at processing sound
A brain scan shows that children with autism respond more slowly to sound stimuli, offering a clue to the condition
New Scientist - Latest Headlines - 4:09 a.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
New Scientist - Latest Headlines - 4:09 a.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Antarctic islands surpass Galapagos for biodiversity
More sea and land animals live on the South Orkney Islands than on the tropical Galapagos Islands, a new survey shows
New Scientist - Latest Headlines - 2:05 a.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
New Scientist - Latest Headlines - 2:05 a.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Invention: Supersonic hurricane neutraliser
Flying jets in circles at supersonic speed inside a hurricane could dissipate its destructive force, a patent application claims
New Scientist - Latest Headlines - 2:04 a.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
New Scientist - Latest Headlines - 2:04 a.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Brazilian rainforest destruction on the up once more
After three years of decline, the rate at which Brazil's rainforest is being cleared rose again in 2008
New Scientist - Latest Headlines - 12:47 a.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
New Scientist - Latest Headlines - 12:47 a.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Amazon destruction gathers pace
After three years of decline, the rate at which Brazil's rainforest is being cleared rose again, with 12,000 sq km cleared in 12 months
New Scientist - Latest Headlines - 12:47 a.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
New Scientist - Latest Headlines - 12:47 a.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
9 hours, 32 minutes ago
Molecular fireworks could produce '30-minute genomes'
A Californian startup has unveiled a technique that could sequence single person's genome for under $1000
New Scientist - Latest Headlines - 11:40 p.m. Monday 1st December 2008
New Scientist - Latest Headlines - 11:40 p.m. Monday 1st December 2008
Hands-free phones not risk-free for drivers
Using a phone headset is more distracting to a driver than having a motormouth passenger in the car
New Scientist - Latest Headlines - 10:27 p.m. Monday 1st December 2008
New Scientist - Latest Headlines - 10:27 p.m. Monday 1st December 2008
How landslides can be the key to ignition
Rocks exposed to air during landslides can warm up enough to spark a fire under the right conditions
New Scientist - Latest Headlines - 9:25 p.m. Monday 1st December 2008
New Scientist - Latest Headlines - 9:25 p.m. Monday 1st December 2008
Smart drug implant has batteries included
A medical implant that doubles as a battery as it corrodes could power targeted drug release
New Scientist - Latest Headlines - 9:15 p.m. Monday 1st December 2008
New Scientist - Latest Headlines - 9:15 p.m. Monday 1st December 2008
Robot gliders take the ocean's pulse
Self-guided underwater gliders are proving an invaluable tool for oceanographers monitoring the deep seas for signs of climate change
New Scientist - Latest Headlines - 9:12 p.m. Monday 1st December 2008
New Scientist - Latest Headlines - 9:12 p.m. Monday 1st December 2008
Heat we emit could warm the Earth
Even if we succeed in curbing emissions, the heat our energy use releases into the environment might begin warming the planet
New Scientist - Latest Headlines - 9:11 p.m. Monday 1st December 2008
New Scientist - Latest Headlines - 9:11 p.m. Monday 1st December 2008
NASA reroutes shuttle to land in California
Thunderstorms and high winds in Florida prompt flight directors to opt for a landing in California
New Scientist - Latest Headlines - 4:59 a.m. Monday 1st December 2008
New Scientist - Latest Headlines - 4:59 a.m. Monday 1st December 2008
Space shuttle lands safely in California
The shuttle Endeavour touched down in California after thunderstorms and high winds prevented a landing in Florida
New Scientist - Latest Headlines - 4:59 a.m. Monday 1st December 2008
New Scientist - Latest Headlines - 4:59 a.m. Monday 1st December 2008
1 day, 13 hours ago
Which virus will birds give us next?
One common form of cold virus turns out to have started in birds – and the discovery is helping to show how animal viruses spread to people
New Scientist - Latest Headlines - 8:02 p.m. Sunday 30th November 2008
New Scientist - Latest Headlines - 8:02 p.m. Sunday 30th November 2008
