- BBC Science/Nature
- 10/7/9 04:35
The UK's science minister David Willetts is to say that there is a rational economic case for Britain to have a strong research base.
The UK's science minister David Willetts is to say that there is a rational economic case for Britain to have a strong research base.
Russian Mir submersibles would be able to cap the oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico, the captain of one of the vessels has said.
Russian Mir submersibles would be able to cap the oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico, the captain of one of the vessels has said.
THURSDAY 8. JULY 2010
An ancient Chinese proverb tells us that with patience a mulberry leaf eventually becomes a silk gown.
The European Parliament votes to ban illegal timber, echoing recent legislation in the US and delighting campaigners.
The European Parliament votes to ban illegal timber, echoing recent legislation in the US and delighting campaigners.
The private spaceships taking shape in Torino
BP says its operation to stop Gulf of Mexico oil leak using a relief well is "slightly ahead of schedule" but warns of potential pitfalls.
One of the largest ever finds of Roman coins in Britain has been made by a man using a metal detector.
A star-sized black hole is observed blowing a vast bubble of hot gas 1,000 light-years across.
An experimental plane powered by solar cells successfully completes a 26-hour flight and lands safely in Switzerland.
Camel spiders have evolved a unique way to stick to and capture their insect prey, high speed video reveals.
GPS devices show puffins head for foraging "hotspots" 20 miles away, much closer than previously thought.
GPS devices reveal puffins at a key breeding colony head for foraging "hotspots" 20 miles away, much closer than previously thought.
WEDNESDAY 7. JULY 2010
Researchers have discovered stone tools in Norfolk that suggest that humans arrived in Britain nearly a million years ago.
Climate scientists emerge from third inquiry with their reputations for honesty intact but with a lack of openness criticised.
The European Space Agency (Esa) has asked a consortium to investigate what sort of rocket should succeed the Ariane 5.
Climate e-mails review condemns lack of openness
Climate scientists emerge from third inquiry with their reputations for honesty intact but with a lack of openness criticised.
Largest exhibition of mummies ever assembled opens
An aircraft that draws its power from the Sun starts a round-the-clock test flight to assess whether it can fly in darkness.
The mating habits of deep-sea squid have been revealed for the first time, after the discovery of a male squid with a huge elongated and erect penis.
A Swiss team planning to circle the globe in a solar-powered plane has begun a 24-hour test flight.
Meerkat groups "traditionally" get up early or late - a culture that is passed down through generations, say scientists.
The UK's deep store for nuclear waste should open around 2040 - but spending cuts or lack of community support could delay plans.