Scientists grow edible insects
2-5-2010 |
17
Insects are being grown in Costa Rica for the purpose of eating them in work inspired by practices in Africa.
Could humans one day walk on walls ?
2-3-2010 | 17
A new adhesive device invented at Cornell could one day make it possible to move up walls just like Spiderman.
Russia unveils stealth fighter jet
2-2-2010 | 29
Russia have unveiled a new stealth fighter jet, the Sukhoi T-50, in a bid to modernise the country's ageing military hardware.
Massive laser to trigger nuclear fusion reaction
2-1-2010 | 11
Later this year the world's most powerful laser will attempt to achieve a self sustaning nuclear fusion reaction.
Drug could offer "super-survivability" to soldiers
1-30-2010 | 17
A new drug has been developed that could help keep injured soldiers alive by preventing their bodies from shutting down.
Richard Branson plans "underwater plane"
1-29-2010 | 11
As if kickstarting mainstream space tourism wasn't enough Sir Richard Branson is now looking to conquer the ocean's depths.
National Trust commemorate Thomas Crapper
1-28-2010 | 9
In a celebration of the history of the humble toilet the National Trust are commemorating the contributions of Thomas Crapper.
Hidden Antarctic mountains take shape
1-27-2010 | 2
Researchers continue to piece together a view of Antarctica's hidden "Ghost Peaks" buried deep underneath the ice.
New artificial nose can 'sniff out' terrorists
1-25-2010 | 0
Scientists in Germany have developed a new device that can literally sniff out explosives in the search for terrorists.
Bacteria a lot smarter than believed
1-20-2010 | 16
New research suggests that some bacteria is actually a lot more adept at complex decision making than believed.
Scientists to back-breed extinct giant cattle
1-19-2010 | 18
Massive beasts that would have once roamed the Earth in their droves before becoming extinct may soon be making a comeback.
Burp-less sheep to be bred in Australia
1-18-2010 | 6
In a bid to reduce greenhouse gas emissions scientists are planning to breed sheep that burp less - but is this going too far ?
109-year-old light bulb still working
1-16-2010 | 10
The world's oldest light bulb is still burning bright after 109 years of illuminating fire stations since its installation in 1901.
New method to reveal evolution favored DNA
1-11-2010 | 2
Scientists have developed a new method with which they can identify the DNA pieces in humans that have been favored by evolution.
Turning wood in to bone
1-9-2010 | 8
Scientists have developed a new method with which to turn a certain type of wood in to bone that is nearly identical to that in humans.
Real life Frankenstein to create life by 2018
1-6-2010 | 20
Doctor turned engineer Professor Henry Markram has announced plans to create an artificial consciousness by 2018.
Designer babies of the future
1-1-2010 | 33
In the not too distant future parents will have the chance to customise their unborn baby any way they see fit, everythi...
The mechanics of a coin toss
1-1-2010 | 9
Researchers in Vancouver have found that it is possible to influence the outcome of a coin toss and that contrary to pop...
Light-emitting wallpaper could replace bulbs
12-31-2009 | 21
A company in Wales has developed light emitting wallpaper in a bid to replace traditional light bulbs with a better ener...
Extinction firestorm theory questionned
12-29-2009 | 4
The massive asteroid impact that is thought to have been responsible for killing the dinosaurs may not have sparked a gl...
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