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Empty skies proved that airports cause pollution, say researchers
Scientists have used the no-flying period caused by the ash cloud to show for the first time that airports are themselves significant causes of pollution.
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'Brain training' games do not improve mental skills, study says
Wednesday, 21 April 2010
Brain training games do not work, according to a study into claims that it is possible to "exercise" the brain with computer tests.
Altruism pays off, research shows
Wednesday, 21 April 2010
Giving to charity may not be simply altruistic – it can also enhance your reputation and reap rewards in the future. Scientists have discovered that those who are more generous get benefits as their reputation is enhanced and others are more likely to want to work with them.
Brain training games fail to improve IQ says study
Tuesday, 20 April 2010
Hugely popular brain training games that sell in their millions may be fun to play but do nothing to improve IQ, a study has found.
Space shuttle safely home after one of last missions
Tuesday, 20 April 2010
The US space shuttle Discovery landed safely at its home base in Florida today, wrapping up one of Nasa's last cargo runs and servicing missions to the International Space Station.
How genes influence obesity, senility – and the effects of olive oil
Tuesday, 20 April 2010
The genome has allowed scientists to shed new light on some of the most intractable medical conditions. Steve Connor reports
Selective hearing given a boost
Monday, 19 April 2010
A hi-tech hearing aid which can tune in to bird song is being launched in the UK today. The £995 Audeo Mini is said to be the smallest and most advanced hearing aid in the world.
Colony of microbes 'as big as Greece' found in ocean
Monday, 19 April 2010
Giant cluster of creatures believed to be related to Earth's earliest inhabitants
Obama consigns Moon landings to history
Friday, 16 April 2010
President's vision for Nasa rules out return to lunar surface – and divides Apollo astronauts
Humans cannot multitask (even women)
Friday, 16 April 2010
Steve Connor: Study finds structure of the brain means we struggle to do more than two jobs at once
Nasa decision reopens old wounds for Neil and Buzz
Friday, 16 April 2010
Despite being the first Moonwalkers, yesterday's announcement reveals Apollo's odd couple are still worlds apart
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