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
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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
A granular look at UK’s COVID-19 ‘red list’ shows why it’s deeply flawed
Sudan is on the red list whereas South Sudan is not.
Not all that good
Underwater "windmill"
Tough ride for EC tax
Replacing the parent