Archive for August, 2008

Hopes raised for block on cancer

Sunday, August 31st, 2008
Scientists say they have taken a big step towards blocking a chemical vital to the growth of many cancers.

Animal activists join hat battle with Ministry of Defence

Sunday, August 31st, 2008
The Ministry of Defence will meet animal activists to discuss ethical alternatives to the bearskin hats worn by Buckingham Palace guards.

Nasa ‘reviews shuttle shelf-life’

Sunday, August 31st, 2008
Nasa is to see if the space shuttle can fly beyond its 2010 planned retirement, reports say, despite safety fears.

‘The Big Dry’

Sunday, August 31st, 2008
Australian farmers helpless against drought

Walking game

Saturday, August 30th, 2008
How virtual reality helps get patients walking