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Global temperatures recorded so far this year suggest is likely to emerge as the coolest this century, scientists say.
Excerpt from:World heading to cooler 2008

The Ministry of Defence has concluded a contest to identify robots best suited to battlefield conditions.
Original post: Stellar result in MoD challenge

Why humans are a threat to Malaysia’s hawksbill turtle
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Scientists look at how bluetongue is spread by studying the movements and biting habits of midges that transmit the virus.
Originally posted here: Midges aid bluetongue spread

Yawning is known to be contagious in humans but now scientists have shown that pet dogs can catch a yawn, too.
View original post here: Let sleeping dogs yawn: Scientists study tired pooches

Genetic flaws are linked to schizophrenia - but experts warn a complete analysis is likely to remain elusive.
Here is the original post: Schizophrenia genes uncovered

A large chunk of the Ward Hunt Ice Shelf has broken free of the northern Canadian coast, scientists say.
Original post: Canadian Arctic sheds ice chunk

A tiny tree-shrew that lives on alcoholic nectar could - pound for pound - drink the average human under the table.
Read more: Tree-shrew is heavy boozer

A pioneering research organisation that has produced 13 Nobel Prize winners gets the go-ahead for a new

A pioneering research organisation that has produced 13 Nobel Prize winners gets the go-ahead for a new