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Competition drives evolution of 'super sperm'
from New Scientist - Online News
(2009-1-20 7:00)
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When females shop around, sperm evolve to be faster and fitter in just about every way, a study in fish reveals
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Appetite for frogs' legs harming wild populations
from New Scientist - Online News
(2009-1-20 3:07)
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Gastronomic demand may be depleting regional populations of many frogs to the point of no return
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Cheap paint could protect against super-fast wireless
from New Scientist - Online News
(2009-1-20 2:33)
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Shielding used to stop sensitive hospital equipment going awry can't cope with the latest high-frequency wireless transmissions– but a new coating could change all that
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Gallery: FBI kit rolls out to protect Obama's inaugration
from New Scientist - Online News
(2009-1-19 22:47)
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From an armoured container to seal in and even detonate bombs to mine-proof jeeps, see the technology keeping tomorrow's big event safe
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Invention: Odourless fly-trap perfume
from New Scientist - Online News
(2009-1-19 21:12)
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A new blend of organic compounds that smells like yummy rotting flesh to houseflies, but is inoffensive to the human nose, could be used to bait traps, a patent application says
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Invention: Stink-free fly trap perfume
from New Scientist - Online News
(2009-1-19 21:12)
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A new blend of organic compounds that smells like yummy rotting flesh to houseflies, but is inoffensive to the human nose, could be used to bait traps, a patent application says
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Invention: Safer fly trap scent
from New Scientist - Online News
(2009-1-19 21:12)
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A new blend of organic compounds that smells like yummy rotting flesh to houseflies, but is inoffensive to the human nose, would avoid the use of toxic organic solvents, a patent application says
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Universities should flag up which websites to trust
from New Scientist - Online News
(2009-1-19 19:50)
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The internet is a great learning tool, but we need ways to help students filter the useful information from the dross, says
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Nanoplumbing: More than just a pipe dream
from New Scientist - Online News
(2009-1-19 19:30)
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Build nanotubes in the right way and they'll work tirelessly to desalinate our water, clean up our air, and much more besides
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Did life begin in a pool of acidic gloop?
from New Scientist - Online News
(2009-1-19 19:10)
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Where and how did the building blocks of life arise? visits a man playing God in a volcanic mud pool
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