Close to a third of world's species extinct since 1970: report

16. May 2008, 00:10

The world's species are dying out at a rate not seen since the age of the dinosaurs, claims a report commissioned by the WWF, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and the Global Footprint Network.

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Source of renewable memory cells found by researchers

15. May 2008, 23:26

Researchers at the University of Queensland's Brain Institute have discovered how new nerve cells form in the area of the brain associated with learning and memory.

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Prince Charles calls for end to logging in rainforests

15. May 2008, 22:17

Prince Charles has described the widespread logging in the world's rainforests as "crazy" saying its halting would be a major contribution to preventing climate change. ... more

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Scientists find universe is twice as bright as previously recognised

15. May 2008, 21:01

An international team of scientists have discovered that dust is obscuring at least half the light generated from the Universe.

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NASA observatory uncovers youngest ever supernova

15. May 2008, 00:16

NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and the National Radio Astronomy Observatory's Very Large Array have combined to discover the youngest supernova in the Milky Way galaxy.

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Files on secret UFO sightings released in UK

14. May 2008, 23:23

Accounts of encounters with alleged space beings, along with sightings of alien craft are detailed in the release of the Ministry of Defence's papers concerning UFOs in the U.K. between the years 1978 to 1987.

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Polar bear listed as threatened species by US

14. May 2008, 21:54

The U.S. Department of the Interior has agreed to list the polar bear as a threatened species but not before the Secretary responsible for the decision complained of the law's inflexibility.

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Bullet cartridges found at site of Ned Kelly's last stand

14. May 2008, 00:43

Australian archaeologists claim they have discovered bullet cartridges at the site of Australia's most infamous outlaw's last stand.

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Carbon dioxide reaches highest levels in 650,000 years

13. May 2008, 23:49

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration  (NOAA)  has published data on its website showing the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide is at its highest level for 650,000 years.

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Microsoft extends battle with Google into space with launch of virtual telescope

13. May 2008, 22:14

The competition between Microsoft and Google over dominance of the Internet has taken a new twist with the introduction of the Redmond giant's virtual WorldWide telescope.

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