- Guardian Unlimited Science
- 08/10/18 01:10
Novelty sex products imported from Chinese manufacturer shelved after tests reveal melamine contamination
Novelty sex products imported from Chinese manufacturer shelved after tests reveal melamine contamination
In the last two years this gun has been used in violent clashes between the UK's rival street gangs
Lucy Mangan: If God made man in his own image, he is a fat bloke with his feet up watching Sky+
FRIDAY 17. OCTOBER 2008
Other archaeological finds include site of emperor Caligula's murder, nobleman's tomb and baths used by rich and powerful
New research shows people with diabetes who have no symptoms of heart disease do not benefit from taking aspirin
The website of Turkey's third largest-selling newspaper has been blocked after a complaint by an Islamic creationist. By Robert Tait in Istanbul
Study finds consumption of controversial meat leads to levels ten times higher than national average
THURSDAY 16. OCTOBER 2008
Alok Jha discusses tropical cyclones with MIT atmospheric scientist Kerry Emanuel
The deadly virus, carried by grey squirrels was thought to be fatal in all cases. Scientists are hopeful of developing a vaccine
Case study: The potential patient for brain implants to help disabled people move independently
Human trials may be possible within five years using new technique to bypass nervous system damage
Obituary: Potter who developed a water filter that saved lives in the third world
Biometrics is becoming more accurate as the government prepares to launch its ID scheme; the main obstacle is winning acceptance
WEDNESDAY 15. OCTOBER 2008
More advanced versions of the implant could eventually allow people with paraysed legs to walk again, and give paraplegics control over their limbs
Rough surface means black silicon traps wide range of light frequencies, says company after decade of development
Telescope has been out of commission for a fortnight after breakdown of key computer
It's true. The further north men live, the grubbier their hands. Not women; only men
TUESDAY 14. OCTOBER 2008
Plans to overhaul UK fertility laws held up by political squabbling over abortion rights, argues HFEA
MONDAY 13. OCTOBER 2008
Thermoelectric device could be attached to car exhaust to recycle wasted heat to power engine
The two brightest planets are on show, though we need to be quick to spy Venus before it drops below the horizon
Tests reveal why some men inherit shiny pates from their fathers
SUNDAY 12. OCTOBER 2008
How "cut and paste journalism" created one robot out of two.
Letters, the big issue: GM is firmly in the hands of the type of people who gave us tobacco lies, asbestos lies and weapons-of-mass destruction lies
Key aim of award, judged by Jo Brand and panel, is to attract more people to the world of medicine
Scientists trial cutting technology in hospitals to dissect human bone and tissue