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Saturday April 26, 2008
A Close Shave:
Humans Came Close To Extinction 70,000 Years Ago
by Simon Magus
A genetic survey has revealed that humans faced extinction 70,000 years ago -- the entire human race may have dwindled to a mere 2,000 as a result of climate change.
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Wednesday April 23, 2008
Oil Be There:
Buddhists Used Oil Paints Long Before Europeans
by The Mullah
Scientists have analysed ancient Buddhist cave paintings and found that they used oil paints hundreds of years before Europeans.
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Monday April 21, 2008
Not To Be Sniffed At:
South Korea Clones Sniffer Dogs
by Simon Magus
South Korea's customs service has paid a biotech company to clone their best sniffer dog.
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Friday April 18, 2008
Is There Anybody Out There?:
No Says Scientist
by The Mullah
A scientist has poured cold water on the hopes of believers in extra-terrestrial life -- he has concluded that the probability of life emerging on other Earth-type planets is less than 0.01%.
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Thursday April 17, 2008
The Rules Of Attraction:
Using Magnets To Deliver Medication
by Simon Magus
Researchers have developed a technique that uses magnets to direct cancer-killing cells into the tumour where they are needed.
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Monday April 14, 2008
Every Little Helps:
Gran's Plan To Demolish Tesco Head's Home
by Simon Magus
When Tesco announced plans to demolish over 70 homes and a school to build a new store near Liverpool, one affected resident decided to retaliate -- she has applied for permission to bulldoze the multi-million pound mansion that is home to the supermarket's chief executive.
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Friday April 11, 2008
Cloudbusting:
Stopping Rain At The Beijing Olympics With Rockets
by The Mullah
China are preparing to use rockets to disperse clouds and prevent rainfall marring the Beijing Olympics.
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Sunday April 06, 2008
Hand On Heart:
Aztecs Used Symbols To Perform Complex Maths
by Simon Magus
Researchers have analysed nearly 2,000 Aztec property maps form the 16th century and discovered that they used symbols such as hearts and hands to express fractions.
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Wednesday April 02, 2008
Sea Of Love:
Octopi Have Sophisticated Sex Lives
by The Mullah
Researchers have shed light on the previously unknown sexual habits of octopi -- they have been observed flirting, holding hands and displaying jealousy.
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