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9-Dec-08

Egypt says no to use of GPS on iPhone

Egypt has banned the import of all GPS-enabled devices, claiming it is a military-grade technology that can be used to help pinpoint government buildings or be used by terrorists.

Category: Communications

9-Dec-08

Climate: Too late? Why scientists say we should expect the worst

"As ministers and officials gather in Poznan one year ahead of the Copenhagen summit on global warming, the second part of a major series looks at the crucial issue of targets"

Category: Climate Change

9-Dec-08

Science paves way for climate lawsuits

"People affected by worsening storms, heatwaves and floods could soon be able to sue the oil and power companies they blame for global warming, a leading climate expert has said."

Category: Climate Change

8-Dec-08

King Coal is striving to regain crown

"Britain's coal industry is on track to break a new production record as it expands at a time when many environmentalists are calling for it to be cut back or closed down."


8-Dec-08

UN is told that Earth needs an asteroid shield

"A group of the world's leading scientists has urged the United Nations to establish an international network to search the skies for asteroids on a collision course with Earth. The spaceguard system would also be responsible for...

Category: Space

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