Arctic ice 'is at tipping point'
The area covered by sea ice in the Arctic is now the second smallest on record, scientists reveal. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:36:56 GMT

Britain's happiest places mapped
The most sparsely populated county in Wales is Britain's happiest place - but Edinburgh the least happy, say researchers. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:06:06 GMT

First light for space telescope
A powerful Nasa space telescope has unveiled an image of the sky viewed through "gamma-ray glasses". Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:58:12 GMT

Gene therapy 'may repair hearing'
Scientists claim gene therapy has the potential to restore hearing in mice, offering hope for humans as well. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:20:17 GMT

Model targets foot-and-mouth risk
Scientists use a numerical model to predict the risk of infection through airborne transmission of foot-and-mouth virus. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:46:22 GMT

As Arctic Sea Ice Melts, Experts Expect New Low
The coverage of sea ice in the Arctic could break the record low from last September, scientists said.

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:17:55 GMT

Purdue, Citing Research Misconduct, Punishes Scientist
An appeals committee at Purdue University has upheld findings of misconduct by Rusi P. Taleyarkhan.

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:17:09 GMT

Xcel to Disclose Global Warming Risks
The New York attorney general announced an agreement that would require Xcel Energy, a builder of coal-fired plants, to disclose to investors the financial risks of global warming.

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:53:45 GMT

Researchers Report Advances in Cell Conversion Technique
Biologists at Harvard have converted cells from a mouse’s pancreas into the insulin-producing cells that are destroyed in diabetes.

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:15:36 GMT

Green Roofs Offer More Than Color for the Skyline
The use of vegetation and rock to absorb rainwater on roofs is part of a growing effort to reduce greenhouse gases, rainwater runoff and electricity demand in New York.

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:58:05 GMT