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Simulating spectacular supernovae could help unlock some of the darkest secrets of the cosmos, say scientists. They are using the world's fastest supercomputer – the Argonne Blue Gene/P – to model exploding stars.  Probe finds missing baryonic matterFriday, 9 May 2008
An orbital X-ray telescope has found a mysterious chunk of matter in the universe – the existence of which had long been theorised, despite a lack of evidence.  More safety questions over Taser stun gunsFriday, 9 May 2008
A new Canadian study questions police claims that Taser stun guns don't affect the heart. Experiments reveal that, in animals at least, the Taser can dangerously increase the speed at which it beats.  Bouncing Solar System killed the dinosaursThursday, 8 May 2008
Was the demise of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago somehow linked to our Solar System's journey through the galaxy? The way our Sun bounces through the galactic plane may send comets hurtling to Earth, say researchers.  Fat kids risk lifetime of weight problemsMonday, 5 May 2008
Whether you lose weight or pile on the pounds, the number of fat cells in your body remains constant throughout adult life, say Swedish researchers who have found evidence that our quota of fat cells is set during adolescence.  Vultures facing extinction in IndiaMonday, 5 May 2008
Asian vultures may face extinction in India unless a veterinary drug responsible for their large-scale decimation is banned outright, according to a report released on Sunday.  Earth's poles long overdue for reversalMonday, 5 May 2008
A reversal of the Earth's magnetic poles could happen sooner than we think, according to Dutch scientists who report that the planet's magnetic field is becoming gradually less stable.  Insulin pills could cut the need for needlesFriday, 2 May 2008
A new oral drug delivery system for insulin may herald the end of daily injections for some diabetics, researchers report.  Oldest objects in space are mere juvenilesThursday, 1 May 2008
A study of X-rays beamed from globular clusters of stars – among the oldest objects in the universe – shows that they are at a surprisingly early phase in their cosmic evolution, say researchers.  Chemical compass could help birds navigateThursday, 1 May 2008
A team of scientists believe they can provide the key to an enduring wildlife mystery: how do birds navigate?  'Father of LSD' takes final tripThursday, 1 May 2008
Albert Hofmann, the Swiss chemist who discovered the now-banned hallucinogenic drug LSD that was an icon of the Hippie movement, has died at the age of 102.  Colossal squid specimen is relative minnowTuesday, 29 April 2008
The biggest squid ever caught – which is 10 metres long and boasts a fearsome beak and razor-sharp hooks – may be small compared to others still lurking in the depths, experts in New Zealand said today.  Red is the winning colour for footballTuesday, 29 April 2008
Wearing red may be enough to give sports teams a distinct advantage, according to a new analysis of British soccer success.  Fat burning drugs could aid weight lossTuesday, 29 April 2008
Australian scientists may have found how to help mice lose weight without cutting back on food, a discovery that could pave the way for fat-burning drugs.  Fish goes without sex for 100,000 yearsMonday, 28 April 2008
New research has shown that an all-female species of fish has survived without sexual reproduction for up to 100,000 years.
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