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Accepted Notion of Mars as Lifeless Is Challenged
04 09 2010 Some scientists suggest carbon-based molecules may have been destroyed before the Viking landers could find them.

H.I.V. Prevention Gel Hits Snag: Money
04 09 2010 Donors have not yet committed enough money for even one of the two studies needed to confirm a promising South African trial of a vaginal microbicide and get the product into women’s hands.

Nobel Winners Sign Letter Backing Obama Space Plan
03 09 2010 The letter expresses support for the president’s proposed strategy for NASA and criticizes cuts contained in a NASA authorization bill now before the House.

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Global network of specialist correspondents providing comprehensive coverage of science and technology news.

Edible crystals could store hydrogen fuel
03 09 2010 Molecular cages for storing hydrogen fuel have been made from cheap, natural ingredients – and they taste like crackers

Eternal black holes are the ultimate cosmic safes
03 09 2010 Normally, black holes evaporate over time, a process that probably releases information about their contents – but there may be a way to create black holes that stand the test of time

Pakistan's flood weather eased Atlantic hurricanes
03 09 2010 The stalled weather pattern behind floods in Pakistan and a heatwave in Russia may have delayed the start of the Atlantic hurricane season

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Reuters / Science news

God did not create the universe, says Hawking
02 09 2010 LONDON (Reuters) - God did not create the universe and the "Big Bang" was an inevitable consequence of the laws of physics, the eminent British theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking argues in a new book.

Wheat genome work just at initial stage: scientists
31 08 2010 BEIJING (Reuters) - Efforts to sequence the wheat genome are only at an initial stage of what will be a long-term project requiring more government support, leading Chinese and international scientists said on Tuesday.

U.N. climate panel urged to reform, stick to science
30 08 2010 UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. climate panel should only make predictions when it has solid scientific evidence and avoid straying into policy advocacy, a group of national science academies said in a report on Monday.

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'Exciting' new odour sensors found in malaria mosquitoes
03 09 2010 Scientists have identified new scent receptors in mosquitoes that could help develop more agents to lure, repel and kill the insects.

Pakistan flood data wasted, say critics
03 09 2010 Scientists have amassed and processed plenty of data on the Pakistan floods, but there are bottlenecks to its use downstream, say scientists.

Could self-vaccinating cattle cut disease?
02 09 2010 Scientists in Malaysia are testing a live vaccine that spreads among cattle, protecting against a devastating disease.

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AllAfrica aggregates and indexes content from over 125 African news organizations, plus more than 200 other sources, who are responsible for their own reporting and views. Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica.

Kenya: Woman Researcher Tackles Aflatoxin Poisoning
03 09 2010 Despite a bumper harvest of maize just a few months ago, many residents in the eastern part of Kenya are facing hunger and starvation. While granaries in the region may be full, the grain cannot be freely sold, let alone eaten.

Tanzania: Push to Protect Environment With Bio-Tech
03 09 2010 Scientists have been advised to use biotechnological approaches to revolutionaries agriculture, health, industry, living standards and protect the environment.

Tanzania: Nation Adopts New Technology to Curb Fuel Adulteration
03 09 2010 Tanzania has introduced a new technology which experts tout as the effective solution to the problem of fuel adulteration.

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New maize could prepare farmers for climate change
04 09 2010 New varieties of drought−tolerant maize could deliver a USD 1.5 bn gainin food and income in Sub−Saharan Africa as well as helping smallholderscope with the effects of climate change, according to a study carriedout in 13 countries in the region. Researchers at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre(CIMMYT), Mexico, and the International Institute of TropicalAgriculture (IITA), Nigeria, said the varieties produce yields up to 50%higher than commercial varieties, and also store well. They developedthe maize under the Drought Tolerant Maize for Africa initiative (DTMA).The new varieties, which are not genetically modified, were developed tohelp farmers cope with climate change as they are more resilient undersevere drought than other varieties. Four varieties have been releasedin Ghana this year − which, as well as being drought−tolerant, are morenutritious than conventional varieties − and two in Malawi last year. Maize is a staple crop for more than 300 million people in Africa. Ifdrought−tolerant maize completely replaced existing varieties in thecountries studied there would be a USD 1.5bn benefit in food and income,according to the researchers.

Scientists hail health benefits of black rice
04 09 2010 Black rice − revered in ancient China but overlooked in the West − couldbe one of the greatest 'superfoods', according to scientists atLouisiana State University. The cereal is low in sugar but packed withhealthy fibre and plant compounds that combat heart disease and cancer. Black rice was known as 'forbidden rice' in ancient China because onlynobles were allowed to eat it. Today it is mainly used in Asia for fooddecoration, noodles, sushi and desserts. Just a spoonful of black rice bran contains more health−promotinganthocyanin antioxidants than are found in a spoonful of blueberries,but with less sugar, and more fibre and vitamin E antioxidants,according to the researchers. Research suggests that plant antioxidants, which mop up harmfulmolecules, can help protect arteries and prevent the DNA damage thatleads to cancer. Food manufacturers could potentially use black ricebran or bran extracts to make breakfast cereals, beverages, cakes,biscuits and other foods healthier, the researchers say.

Scientists create 'dry water'
04 09 2010 It may sound like a contradiction in terms, but scientists from theUniversity of Liverpool have created 'dry water'. The substanceresembles powdered sugar and could revolutionise the way chemicals areused. Each particle of dry water contains a water droplet surrounded by asandy silica coating. In fact, 95% of dry water is 'wet' water. Drywater may prove useful for storing methane and expanding the energysource potential of the natural gas. Tests show that it is also morethan three times better at absorbing CO2 than ordinary water. Another application demonstrated by the team was using dry water as acatalyst to speed up reactions between hydrogen and maleic acid. Thisproduces succinic acid, a key raw material widely used to make drugs,food ingredients, and consumer products. Usually hydrogen and maleicacid have to be stirred together to make succinic acid. But this is notnecessary when using dry water particles containing maleic acid, makingthe process greener and more energy efficient. The technology could be adapted to create 'dry' powder emulsions,mixtures of two or more unblendable liquids such as oil and water, theresearchers believe. Dry emulsions could make it safer and easier tostore and transport potentially harmful liquids.

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Science news and technology updates from Scientific American

Cooking For Geeks: Jeff Potter on Experimenting in the Kitchen
04 09 2010 Jeff Potter, author of Cooking For Geeks: Real Science, Great Hacks and Good Food , talks with daily podcast correspondent Cynthia Graber, and podcast host Steve Mirsky (picture left) tests your knowledge of some recent science in the news. [More]

Steve Mirsky - Podcast - Good Food - Cooking - Author

Wind Turbine or Airplane? New Radar Could Cut Through the Signal Clutter
03 09 2010 Wind turbines function best in wide-open spaces where they can capture airflow unobstructed by buildings or mountains. Unfortunately, these same conditions are also optimal for aircraft takeoffs and landings, creating tension between wind energy utilities and airports in a number of locations worldwide. Utility-scale wind turbines, many of which stand more than 100 meters tall, can interfere with the radar used to safely guide aircraft. [More]

Wind turbine - Wind power - Energy - Wind - Business

BP says failed blowout preventer off Gulf well
03 09 2010 By Kristen Hays [More]

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation's online gateway to science

Experts debate use of HPV test
29 04 2010 NEWS ANALYSIS: A new Finnish study has confirmed that an HPV test picks up more pre-cancerous cells than a conventional pap smear, but experts don't agree on what this means for cervical cancer prevention programs.

Japan to launch 'space yacht'
29 04 2010 Japan is to launch a 'space yacht' propelled by solar particles that bounce off its kite-shaped sails.

Sea ice loss key to Arctic warming, study
29 04 2010 The loss of sea ice in the Arctic is the main reason why temperatures are rising much faster there than elsewhere, a new study has found.

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Video: Gov't: Oil Spill 5 Times Worse
29 04 2010 The Coast Guard estimates 5,000 barrels of oil per day leaking from Gulf oil rig - 5 times more than first thought. Whit Johnson reports.

Video: Oil Co: 'Plan Doesn't Change'
29 04 2010 Maggie Rodriguez talks to Doug Suttles, COO, BP Exploration & Production about plans to clean up the oil spill.

Charges Filed In Finger-Mangling IPad Theft
29 04 2010 Charges Filed Against Man Accused Of Mangling Shopper's Finger While Stealing IPad In Denver

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MSNBC / Science and Technology / News

Facebook is the new Google
22 08 2010

With Facebook Places, the social network shows it can steamroll friends and competitors alike. As for privacy, it's not a concern when you're the only game in town. If this sounds Google-like, it should. The question is, how soon until Facebook takes on Google directly?

Going to Mars? It’ll be one wild trip
21 08 2010

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: "Packing for Mars" tells you pretty much everything you always wanted to know about sex, poop and vomit on the final frontier. But that’s not the point of the story.

Teachers asked to 'unfriend' students on Facebook
20 08 2010 A school district in Florida is advising teachers not to "friend" students on social networking sites, claiming that teacher-student communication through this medium is "inappropriate."

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PhysOrg.com / Science and technology / news

Side Blind Zone Alert in Buick LaCrosse Can Help Avoid Lane Change Mishaps
08 04 2010 It has happened to every driver at one time or another; another vehicle hiding in your blind spot when you are trying to change lanes. Even when no crash results, your heart pounds from the adrenaline rush of the close call.

Study: Social influence playing role in surging autism diagnoses
08 04 2010 (PhysOrg.com) -- Social influence plays a substantial role in the surging number of autism diagnoses, according to a study published in the American Journal of Sociology.

Majority of mentally ill inmates don't get treatment
08 04 2010 Roughly 65 percent of Michigan prisoners diagnosed with a severe psychiatric illness did not receive treatment while incarcerated, a new University of Michigan study found.

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