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7-Jan-09

Craig Venter turns from DNA to saving the environment

"Biologist and entrepreneur Craig Venter is developing genetically engineered biofuels which he claims will provide a greener alternative to oil. But some environmentalists are far from convinced, writes Carl Zimmer from Yale...


7-Jan-09

Radon gas action needed across UK

"All new homes built in the UK should be fitted with measures to prevent the build-up of the potentially harmful gas radon, researchers have said."

Category: Radiation

6-Jan-09

Galactic collision will happen sooner than scientists thought

"Study raises estimate for speed of Milky Way to 600,000mph, meaning collision with Andromeda is just 7bn years away "

Category: Space

6-Jan-09

Severn barrage: Row breaks out over UK's biggest renewables project

"A plan to build shallow lagoons fitted with turbines rather than a strip barrier across the Severn would generate equal amounts of electricity at a far lower cost, say campaigners"

Category: Energy sources

6-Jan-09

Hospital mobile bans can be eased

"Hospitals in England should allow a more liberal use of mobile phones where they do not interfere with equipment or privacy, the government has said."

Category: Communications

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