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30-Jan-08

Nuclear clean-up bill £12bn higher than predicted

"Decommissioning Britain's growing radioactive waste mountain is likely to cost the taxpayer £12bn more than previous highest estimates, raising fresh questions about the expense of the new generation of nuclear power stations."

Category: Energy sources

30-Jan-08

Is there any realistic chance of an asteroid smashing into Earth?

Article looks at the risks, risk assessment methods and expected consequences of an asteroid strike

Category: Space

30-Jan-08

New power generation: Alternative energy sources

"Solar reflectors could one day make petrol from thin air, and algae may provide all the diesel we need. Simon Usborne reports on the race to perfect energy sources for the future"


29-Jan-08

Asteroid to make close approach

"An asteroid some 250m (600ft) across is about to sweep past the Earth."

Category: Space

28-Jan-08

Sun shield to let space crews boldly go to Mars

"· Scientists simulate solar wind in Oxfordshire lab · Magnets give protection against cancer risk"

Category: Space

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