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Light 'echoes' solve mystery of famous supernova
20:02 03 December 2008 | 1 comment
The exploding star that Tycho Brahe saw in 1572 was a gluttonous white dwarf, ghostly light from the centuries-old event reveals
First 'placebo gene' discovered
THIS WEEK: 18:14 03 December 2008 | 21 comments
For the first time, a gene is being linked to increased susceptibility to the placebo effect – the mysterious capacity some people have to benefit from sham treatments
The secret sex signals in human sweat
FEATURE: 18:11 03 December 2008 | 13 comments
Do our brains respond to hidden messages in pheromones after all? Caroline Williams investigates
First superconducting transistor promises PC revolution
FEATURE: 18:15 03 December 2008 | 21 comments
The breakthrough promises to put today's gigahertz processors in the shade – if practical hurdles can be overcome
Megathrust earthquake could hit Asia 'at any time'
18:00 03 December 2008 | 4 comments
A new reconstruction of two 2007 earthquakes off Sumatra shows that there is still plenty of pent-up energy waiting to be released
Invention: Flawless wing mirrors
17:25 03 December 2008 | 3 comments
Wide-angle mirrors without potentially dangerous distortion are possible, says a new patent application
Eco-problems of the 80s return to haunt us
15:00 03 December 2008 | 10 comments
Climate change is exacerbating damage from acid rain and other forms of environmental degradation – such effects could have greater impact than global warming itself
Gallery: The lives and deaths of stars
13:45 03 December 2008 | 6 comments
See images of stars forming, both in our Milky Way Galaxy and in extreme environments in other distant galaxies
US mulls free wireless internet for all
12:48 03 December 2008 | 23 comments
Free web access could bring the benefits of the internet to groups currently left behind by the broadband age – but is the plan about to be scuppered?
Web test could help beat the blues
11:22 03 December 2008 | 2 comments
Feeling glum? New software could predict whether your feelings will descend into full-blown depression within the next year – plus: take the test
GALLERY
The lives and deaths of stars
See images of stars forming, both in our Milky Way Galaxy and in extreme environments in other distant galaxies
ENVIRONMENT
Ten ways to save the world
A new book describes the technologies we need to adopt if we are to win the war against climate change
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Invention: Uncrewed plane powered by hydrogen
"One word: Hindenburg." Tex Smith
ENVIRONMENT
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
SHORT SHARP SCIENCE BLOG
New guide helps patients spot stem-cell scams
21:29 03 December 2008 - updated 21:51 03 December 2008
The International Society for Stem Cell Research wants to help patients negotiate the minefield of clinics claiming to cure all manner of ills
Jamming on YouTube
11:00 03 December 2008 - updated 14:39 03 December 2008
The news that YouTube is launching a search for talented classical musicians made me think of a far more interesting music phenomenon I noticed recently on that site.
Should the US taxpayer support green cars for rich people?
15:25 01 December 2008 - updated 15:29 01 December 2008
Should a company that makes electric cars receive state support, even when it's vehicles are only for the rich?
