19/07/2007

Ice Age survivors in Iceland

Many scientists believe that the ice ages exterminated all life on land and in freshwater in large parts of the Northern Hemisphere, especially on ocean islands such as Iceland.

High-tech bionic hand invented in England

The new, high-tech i-LIMB bionic hand, with five motorized fingers, will soon be sold in Britain for about $17,000, The Telegraph reported Thursday.

Scientists work to create nanogenerator

U.S. scientists are developing a nanogenerator -- a tiny device that produces electricity from flowing blood, pulsating blood vessels, or a beating heart.

NASA offers online space station guide

The International Space Station is now accessible in cyberspace, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration announced Thursday.

Debate on ethics of tobacco funding

University of California officials said they will discuss in September whether it will accept additional research funding from the tobacco industry.

Endeavour Crew Wraps Up Dress Rehearsal

Led by Commander Scott Kelly, the seven-member STS-118 crew participated this morning in a full dress rehearsal for launch aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour.

Last-Minute Shoppers Settle For Less

It's early January, and you are just beginning to entertain a number of grand ideas about the most romantic way to demonstrate your affection to your sweetheart for Valentine's Day. Now imagine the calendar rolls forward ...

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