Writer's block

Science journalism in India suffers from a lack of understanding among writers and a reluctance on the part of scientists to explain their work

Babies made to order

A furore over the ethics of the new eugenics-reproduction technologies that could create 'designer' babies-has the medical community worldwide in …

Oil spoil

The planned scuttling of the superannuated Brent Spark oil rig sparks off an international protest

Ruminant remedy

A new technique for early detection of mastitis in cows has been developed by British researchers

Three cheers

Three important developments made by cancer researchers this year have opened up some exciting new possibilities for the diagnosis, therapy …

A fibre for all seasons

The manufacturer of a newfibre claims that it combines the qualities of cotton and synthetics. But the price may not be right

Wanted: a green spin doctor

Although considered a sensitive pressure group, the British Green Party badly needs to recover from languor and gain gloss

In hot water

While the Antarctic ice cap is relatively stable, the sea level is rising due to a simple law of physics: water expands when heated

Net profits

Virtual shopping can not only cut down the number of cars on the roads, but reduce vehicular emissions as well

Spare steam

A UK-based engineer is making money out of a device that saves energy by tapping 'waste' steam

The missing element

Niobium, an element scientists searched for in the Earth's mantle, is found in the core instead

'Donors give less money for neglected diseases'

DAVID H MOLYNEUX, of the Lymphatic Filariasis Support Centre, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK, tells VIBHA VARSHNEY that public health …

The double-edged sword

Picture this: A doctor draws out cells from a foetus to diagnose if it will develop into a normal child. A simple and quick test of the sample …

In court

Coral tradition loses shape

UK government censures Vedanta

Lawyer faces contempt for remarks on judge favouring mining giant

Remains of the beauty pageant

Book>>Waste Uncovering the Global Food Scandal by Tristram Stuart Penguin UK Indian price Rs 450

UK’s obesity epidemic worse than feared, says study

National Obesity Forum recommends hard-hitting public health campaigns to tackle the problem

In Court

A nickel for oxygen

Ash to fireproof ceramic

Satellite hacking

Scared birds

NOT GUILTY

Nuclear aftermath