Race differences in immune genes
Friday, February 29th, 2008
Scientists find the way genes controlling the response of the immune system work varies from race to race.
Archive for February, 2008
Bat takes flight cue from insects
Friday, February 29th, 2008
Bats use the same aerodynamic trick as insects to hover in one place, scientists report.
PM warns stores over carrier bags
Friday, February 29th, 2008
Gordon Brown warns retailers he will force them to cut down on plastic bag use if they do not act voluntarily.
China to log its worst polluters
Friday, February 29th, 2008
The Chinese government is to survey the country's major sources of pollution and compile a national census.
No impact from Energy Saving Day
Thursday, February 28th, 2008
The UK's first Energy Saving Day ends with no discernible reduction in the country's electricity consumption.