Thursday 13 November 2008
Science News
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CBI urges Government to spend as much on green tech as defence
Business leaders have urged the Government to start spending the same amount of money on green technology that is currently spent on developing weapons of war.
13 Nov 2008
Reducing Alzheimer's risk
Compounds in blackcurrants could reduce the risk of Alzheimer's.
13 Nov 2008
Plague triggered fear of spiders
Our fears of spiders, the most common animal phobia in Britain, stems from the plague, scientists have claimed.
13 Nov 2008
Evolutionary entrepreneur drug proposed
Entrepreneurs' ability to take risky decisions could be bottled and used as a performance-enhancer.
13 Nov 2008
Scientists reveal the truth about speed dating
Forget chat up lines, speed dating is nothing more than a beauty contest - and is all about looks and not personality, claim scientists.
12 Nov 2008
The secrets of cancer superdrug
A cancer superdrug which is used to treat thousands of women with breast cancer could soon be made even more effective after scientists unlocked the secret of its power.
13 Nov 2008
Acupuncture during IVF treatment 'does not increase chances of successful pregnancy'
Having acupuncture while going through IVF treatment does not increase the chances of a woman having a successful pregnancy, the latest research has shown.
12 Nov 2008
London as seen from space
Although it may appear to be a chip in the windscreen this is what London looks like by night from the International Space Station.
12 Nov 2008
New 'intelligent pill' releases correct amount of medicine
An "intelligent pill" has been developed that, once swallowed, will release the correct amount of medicine according to what the body needs.
12 Nov 2008
And now: Google flu
Google has developed a new tool that will help health authorities track illness and could serve as an early warning system for flu outbreaks.
12 Nov 2008
Scientists put Barack Obama under the microscope
A unique homage to the American President-Elect Barack Obama has been made using 150 million carbon nanotubes.
12 Nov 2008
How to breathalyse a whale
Scientists are using miniature 'spy' helicopters to test the health of whales.
12 Nov 2008
Scientists call for urgent testing of health implications of nanoparticles
Scientists have called for "urgent" testing of nanoparticles that are contained in every day products amid fears they could be dangerous to human health.
11 Nov 2008
More science news
Crabs 'lie' about fighting ability
The ability of crabs to "lie" about their fighting prowess is helping scientists to discover more about dishonesty in the animal kingdom.
11 Nov 2008
John Denver is good for your heart, say scientists
Joyful music is not only good for the soul, it's also good for the heart, scientists have discovered.
12 Nov 2008
Fatty diet during pregnancy makes children more hungry for food
Women who eat fatty foods during pregnancy could permanently increase the appetite of their children and lead to overeating and obesity, claim scientists.
12 Nov 2008
Women are critical of other attractive females to attract mate.
Women criticise beautiful celebrities in order to make themselves more attractive to men, claim scientists.
11 Nov 2008
Walking could stop chocolate cravings
A 15-minute walk could stop chocolate cravings, a new study claims.
12 Nov 2008
'Cocaine addiction gene' discovered
Scientists have identified a "cocaine gene" which makes people more likely to become addicted to the drug.
11 Nov 2008
Woman on a mission to reveal the friendly face of physics
I would like to have a public that is comfortable with science, says Professor Jocelyn Bell Burnell.
10 Nov 2008
Obama's vision of a scientific America
After eight years of neglect, researchers are hoping the new president makes good on his promises.
11 Nov 2008
Grape seeds may combat Alzheimer's Disease
Eating grape seeds may help combat degenerative brain conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, according to new research.
10 Nov 2008
Cheaper IVF proves successful
A milder and cheaper form of IVF that does not involve giving women powerful drugs has produced better success rates than standard fertility treatment.
11 Nov 2008
Heart drugs 'can double risk of stroke after surgery'
Doctors must stop prescribing beta-blockers to prevent heart attacks after surgery as they double the risk of a stroke, scientists say.
10 Nov 2008
Heart attacks linked to lack of sleep
Getting less than seven and a half hours' sleep a night could increase the risk of suffering a heart attack for around one third of Britons, according to a new study.
11 Nov 2008
European Car of the Year
Andrew English's verdict on finalists: all are very good, if not exceptional
