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Review calls for UN climate shake-up

Tuesday, 31 August 2010
A shake-up has been recommended for the UN climate panel, a body which came under fire recently in the so-called 'Climategate' scandal.

Genome of the apple laid bare

Monday, 30 August 2010
One of the world's most popular fruits, the apple, has been genetically sequenced, an exploit that could lead to crisper, juicier and more flavoursome harvests, says scientists.

DNA snip may decode cause of migraine

Monday, 30 August 2010
Our understanding of what causes migraines has moved a step closer with the publication of a large European study.

Solar max claims 'overstated': expert

Friday, 27 August 2010
Australia's leading body responsible for monitoring space weather has dismissed claims that a massive solar storm could "wipe out the Earth's entire power grid".

Diamonds are a supercomputer's best friend

Friday, 27 August 2010
Scientists in California have used commercially available technology to create diamonds with tiny, nitrogen-filled holes, which could be the key to the next generation of supercomputers.

YouTube clips pushing tobacco: study

Friday, 27 August 2010
YouTube has become an arena for encouraging smoking among young people, hosting videos that link cigarettes with celebrities, music, sporting success and cartoons, according to medical researchers.

Bee industry abuzz over mite-free breed

Thursday, 26 August 2010
A British beekeeper claims he may have discovered a strain of honey bee immune to a parasite that has been gradually wiping out populations of the vital insect worldwide.

Spinning asteroids split in two

Thursday, 26 August 2010
Scientists have discovered asteroids can split in two if they rotate too quickly.

Pulsars measure up mass of planets

Wednesday, 25 August 2010
Scientists have worked out a new way to measure the mass of a planet using pulsars.

Fish toxicity picked up by Coenzyme Q test

Wednesday, 25 August 2010
Australian scientists have developed a new way of testing for pollutants in fish using Coenzyme Q, a chemical also used as an antioxidant in cosmetics and health supplements.

New mouse virus linked to chronic fatigue

Tuesday, 24 August 2010
Researchers have linked a second type of mouse virus to a baffling condition called chronic fatigue syndrome, but say their findings do not yet prove that any virus causes the symptoms.

Brain 'hardware' key to flexible decisions

Tuesday, 24 August 2010
The ability to make quick decisions when they are needed depends on whether your brain connections are the neural equivalent of broadband or dial-up, an international study shows.

Hopeful step in fight against Ebola virus

Monday, 23 August 2010
US authorities have given the green light for human volunteers to be tested with a new treatment for Ebola, a notorious African virus and feared future weapon of bioterrorism.

Keeping solar panels free from dust

Monday, 23 August 2010
Technology designed to help space exploration can be used to keep solar panels dust free and energy efficient, say US researchers.