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November 9, 2011 Brazil is developing the last great untapped reserve of hydroelectricity, the Amazon basin. November 8, 2011 Artificial Intelligence Finds Fossil Sites Palaeontologists use computer neural network and satellite images to work out where to dig. November 4, 2011 Mission to Martian moon is the country's first interplanetary attempt since 1996. November 2, 2011 Astronomers Gear up for Asteroid Fly-by An unusually close near-Earth asteroid gets observers excited. Smoking Stokes Cocaine Cravings Molecular mechanism found for controversial 'gateway drug' hypothesis. October 31, 2011 Drilling Ship to Probe Japanese Quake Zone Fast-tracked expedition will measure fault's residual heat. October 28, 2011 Climate Researchers Warn of Data Crisis Looming gaps in satellite coverage challenge sustained climate observation. October 26, 2011 Culprit Behind Bat Scourge Confirmed A cold-loving fungus is behind an epidemic decimating bat populations in North America. October 19, 2011 Long Life Passed Down Through Generations Unconventional form of inheritance lengthens lifespan in nematodes. A look behind this month's global population landmark reveals a world in transition. October 18, 2011 Malaria Vaccine One Step Closer to Approval Trial results are promising, but marred by poor efficacy against severe forms of the disease. October 13, 2011 African Cave's Ancient Ochre Lab Find suggests that Stone Age sophistication extends further back than thought. October 5, 2011 Monkey Brains 'Feel' Virtual Objects Macaques use a brain-controlled virtual hand to identify artificial texture of objects. Comets Take Pole Position as Water Bearers Matching chemical signatures indicate that Kuiper comets brought water to Earth. Readers Flirt with Personal Genomics Survey reveals eagerness to use latest DNA technologies. October 4, 2011 Secrets of the Human Genome Disclosed Meeting debates ethics of revealing genetic findings. October 3, 2011 Saturn's Moon Has Never-ending Winter Millions of years of snowfall on Enceladus boost promise of subsurface ocean. September 22, 2011 First Aboriginal Genome Sequenced 1920s hair sample reveals Aboriginal Australians' explorer origins. West Africans at Risk from Bat Epidemics Ecologists hope to avert public-health disaster without a cull. September 21, 2011 How Microbes Train Our Immune System Gut bacteria coax T cells to see them as friends. September 20, 2011 Texas Prepares to Fight for Stem Cells Enthusiasm for unapproved treatments worries regulators. September 18, 2011 Glowing Cells Guide Cancer Surgeons Tumour-specific label pinpoints malignant cells. September 16, 2011 Clues emerge to explain first successful HIV vaccine trial Immune responses of patients could point way forward for future vaccines. September 15, 2011 Amber Inclusions Showcase Prehistoric Feathers Fossils could help to reveal how dino feathers first evolved. September 14, 2011 Yeast Thrives with Partially Synthetic Genome Study paves way for large-scale engineering of complex cells. International summit considers how to stem the rise in non-communicable diseases. September 11, 2011 Miniature Microscopes Capture Neurons in Action Device images brain activity in mice without hindering their movement. September 8, 2011 Fossils Raise Questions about Human Ancestry is a mosaic of modern and primitive traits. September 7, 2011 Fukushima Impact is Still Hazy Chaos and bureaucracy hamper assessment of nuclear crisis. September 1, 2011 Oil-spill Research Funds Begin to Flow BP's post-spill research initiative is underway in the Gulf of Mexico. August 30, 2011 Friendly Bacteria Cheer Up Anxious Mice Probiotics affect behaviour and brain chemistry. August 23, 2011 Number of Species on Earth Tagged at 8.7 million Most precise estimate yet suggests more than 80% of species still undiscovered. August 22, 2011 Toxic Antibodies Blitz Tumours Tightly targeted cancer therapy receives marketing approval. August 19, 2011 Ancient Egyptians Used 'Hair Gel' Mummy analysis finds that fat-based product held styles in place. August 17, 2011 Ability suggests intelligence evolved to keep track of social interactions in large groups. August 16, 2011 Engineered bacteria attack lethal infection with its own weapons. August 15, 2011 Discharges from pharmaceutical factories contaminate rivers on three continents. August 12, 2011 Little Mexican Reserve Boasts Big Recovery Marine protected area sees fish increase fourfold, sharks tenfold, in a decade. August 10, 2011 Fruitful Harvest of Unseeded Rooftop Colonies Thirty plant species make their home on the Big Apple's roofs. August 9, 2011 Ambitious project to systematically monitor the environment on a continental scale is finally ready to break ground. Ancient DNA Reveals Secrets of Human History Modern humans may have picked up key genes from extinct relatives. August 5, 2011 Wetlands Not Aided by Mississippi Diversions Some marsh-building schemes have failed, but researchers disagree as to why. July 29, 2011 How to Design a Safer Chemical Chemists urged to avoid molecular properties likely to lead to toxicity. July 28, 2011 An antibody that recognizes all strains of influenza A could be a universal vaccine blueprint. July 26, 2011 Learning by Experiment is All in a Day's Play Rudiments of the scientific method seen in four-year-old children. July 25, 2011 Climate Change Ignites Wildfire Fears for Yellowstone Increased temperatures could bring large blazes every year from the middle of this century. July 21, 2011 Regulations Proposed for Animal–Human Chimaeras UK lays out first framework to govern ethically sensitive research field. July 19, 2011 The Collaborative Cross project will boost diversity and help the hunt for disease genes. July 14, 2011 Respiratory Virus Jumps from Monkeys to Humans Adenovirus remained infectious after crossing species barrier. July 13, 2011 Mission poised to explore the Solar System's largest asteroids in detail. Human History Writ Large in a Single Genome The first humans to leave Africa continued to interbreed with Africans for tens of thousands of years. July 7, 2011 Neptune Begins to Give Up Its Secrets Scientists have discovered how fast the Solar System's outermost planet rotates, but it still holds many mysteries. July 5, 2011 Globe-trotting expedition hopes to prove the value of old-fashioned scientific seafaring. Mosquitoes Score in Chemical War Growing resistance is threatening global malaria-control efforts. June 29, 2011 Better Biosurveillance Could Halt Disease Spread Joined-up approach would have helped in German outbreak. June 23, 2011 Software Pinpoints Cause of Mystery Genetic Disorder Genome analysis tools speedily track down previously unknown mutation. June 15, 2011 Genome Study Solves Twins' Mystery Condition Sequencing ends years of speculation over children's rare disorder. June 9, 2011 Antibiotic use may have driven the development of Europe's deadly . Underwater Spiders Use Webs as 'Gills' Diving-bell webs act as oxygen exchangers, not just aqualungs. June 8, 2011 Stem Cells Patch up 'Broken' Heart Cell reactivation in mouse hearts repairs muscle after heart attack. June 7, 2011 Microbe Outbreak Panics Europe Spread of rare strain raises questions over surveillance of infectious diseases. Drug treatment for HIV infection is effective in preventing its spread, but implementing this fully will require more resources, says leading NIH scientist. June 2, 2011 German Outbreak Caused by Previously Unknown Strain Genome sequence gives clues to microbe's sticking power. June 1, 2011 New species of nematode discovered more than a kilometre underground. May 27, 2011 German Outbreak Leads to Drug Trial Timely discovery of new use for expensive drug put to the test. May 26, 2011 Researchers have worked out how to reprogram cells from human skin into functioning nerve cells. May 24, 2011 Hurdles to integrating a variable supply of renewable energy into power grids are lower than most experts think. May 19, 2011 Mammalian Brain Followed a Scented Evolutionary Trail Digital scans suggest mammals have their ancestors to thank for their keen sense of smell. May 18, 2011 Satellite mission to monitor ocean salinity may help solve climate questions. May 16, 2011 First Signs of Ozone-hole Recovery Spotted Antarctic ozone layer bouncing back after the phase-out of chlorofluorocarbons. May 11, 2011 UN panel foresees big growth in renewable energy, but policies will dictate just how big. The Evolutionary Tree of Fungi Grows a New Branch Fungi found in UK pond could be part of a previously undiscovered — and extremely diverse — phylum. May 10, 2011 Infection Hits US Teaching Labs Wave of infections triggers investigation into biosafety practices. May 9, 2011 Methane Threat to Drinking Water Fracturing rock to extract natural gas boosts methane in nearby water wells. May 3, 2011 US Stem-cell Funding Ban Overturned Appeals court decision bodes well for continued NIH support of controversial research. Researchers home in on structures that help the brain avoid faulty recall. May 2, 2011 Seafloor Probe Taps Methane Reservoir Greenhouse gas found in high abundance but risk of mass release uncertain. April 27, 2011 Surreptitious Sleep States Uncovered Sleep-deprived rats suggest sleep is not necessarily a whole-brain phenomenon. April 26, 2011 Fire ant colonies form water-repellent rafts to escape floods. April 19, 2011 Deepwater Horizon: One Year On What is the state of the Gulf of Mexico one year after the Deepwater Horizon blowout began? April 12, 2011 Radiation Release Will Hit Marine Life Researchers call for extensive surveys to gauge ecological effects of Fukushima. April 11, 2011 Fukushima Set for Epic Clean-up Latest data suggest a Chernobyl-like effort will be needed. April 7, 2011 US Science Agencies Brace for Shutdown As a budget deadline looms, researchers fear setbacks and lost opportunities. April 6, 2011 Algae Biodiversity Cleans Streams The more species a habitat holds, the faster pollutants are removed from the water. April 4, 2011 Antarctic Microbes Live Life to the Extreme Chilean Antarctic survey finds dramatic variety of organisms adapted to unusual conditions. March 30, 2011 Algae Holds Promise for Nuclear Clean-up Organism's ability to distinguish strontium from calcium could help in dealing with nuclear waste. March 28, 2011 Marine Microbes Digest Plastic A 'little world' eating ocean garbage might be a mixed blessing. March 24, 2011 Stone Tools Cut Swathe through Clovis History Dig uncovers previously unknown North American culture. March 20, 2011 Biodiversity's Ills not All Down to Climate Change Researchers predicting the finer effects of climate warming on ecology should take care. March 15, 2011 Giant Shock Rattles Ideas About Quake Behaviour Few experts thought the seismic zone off Sendai, Japan, was capable of such violence. March 14, 2011 Friendly Bacteria Fight the Flu Microbes trigger immune response that suppresses infections. March 11, 2011 Seed Banks Susceptible to Sham Samples Genetic analysis calls into question the authenticity of older cultivars in seed collections. March 4, 2011 Early Microscopes Offered Sharp Vision Images from the first microscopes were clearer than was once believed. March 2, 2011 Moths Diversify without Changing Diet Ecological niche change isn't the whole story of evolution. Climate-smart Agriculture is Needed Changes in use of nitrogen fertilizer are key to reducing greenhouse gases. February 23, 2011 Mega-drought Threat to US Southwest Global warming could tip region towards repeat of Pleistocene events. February 21, 2011 'Blue Carbon' Plan Takes Shape Mangroves and seagrasses could be protected by valuing the carbon they store. February 17, 2011 Submarines to Do Science Under the Ice Classified missions will gather vital research data in the Arctic. February 11, 2011 Pneumococcal Vaccine Rolls Out in Developing World Vaccine is first to be launched in rich and poor countries simultaneously. Livestock Plagues are Spreading As farming intensifies, researchers warn that the developing world is "dangerously behind" on controlling animal diseases. February 3, 2011 Outdoor Mosquitoes Could Defy Control Previously unknown subgroup raises questions for malaria management in Africa. Water Flea Genome Offers Revolution in Toxicity Testing DNA sequence of could help scientists to probe the environment and test chemicals. February 2, 2011 Flaw in Induced-stem-cell Model Adult cells do not fully convert to embryonic-like state. February 1, 2011 A Last Push to Eradicate Polio Funding gap persists as agencies and organizations attempt to wipe out the tenacious virus. January 31, 2011 Climate Change Threatens Europe's Living Standards Southern Europe could face tens of billions in losses, but northern Europe may benefit. January 28, 2011 Malaysia Leads Way in Study of Deforestation Ecologists use project to devise guidelines on land conversion. January 20, 2011 Orcas find shark diet a real grind Killer whales wear their teeth to the gums by gnawing on the big fish. Salt-loving microbe forges its own path The announcement of a third metabolic pathway raises possibility that there are more to be found. January 17, 2011 Friends connect on a genetic level Social scientists reveal genetic patterns in social networks. January 11, 2011 The bullet that sheared through US politician Gabrielle Giffords's brain set up a cascade of neurological events. January 7, 2011 Glassy metal set to rival steel Super-resilient material is the first to combine strength and toughness. January 6, 2011 Women's tears contain chemical cues Female weeping dampens sexual arousal in men. Alzheimer's blood test 'most accurate' so far The blood of patients with the brain disease contains antibodies not found in healthy people. December 26, 2010 Amygdala at the centre of your social network A larger emotion-processing brain centre is linked to a bigger circle of friends.
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