Large meteorite hits northern Norway

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Jun 10, 2006 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (79) | comments 0

A large meteorite struck in northern Norway this week, landing with an impact an astronomer compared to the atomic bomb used at Hiroshima.


Scientists develop high-resolution touch nano-sensor

Scientists develop high-resolution touch nano-sensor

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

created Jun 10, 2006 | popularity 3.9 / 5 (32) | comments 0

U.S. scientists reportedly have created a revolutionary sensor that can "feel" the texture on objects with a sensitivity equal to that of a human fingertip.


Parts of kings' table found at Westminster

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Jun 10, 2006 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (12) | comments 0

Sections of a medieval kings' table that was smashed by Oliver Cromwell to celebrate the end of the monarchy, have been found at the Palace of Westminster.


Researchers find gene linked to asthma

Medicine & Health /

created Jun 10, 2006 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (9) | comments 0

Danish scientists say they have found a gene with a direct link to asthma.


Proposal launched for a cleaner 2025

Space & Earth / Environment

created Jun 10, 2006 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (5) | comments 0

A diverse group of activists, politicians and businesses is proposing the United States get 25 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2025.


Science panel calls for greater openness

Other Sciences / Other

created Jun 10, 2006 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

An independent advisory panel finds that inconsistent communication policy among U.S. government departments threatens the quality of scientific research.


Today's teens choose less risky behaviors

Medicine & Health /

created Jun 10, 2006 | popularity 2.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

A new study shows that U.S. teens today are less likely to drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes or have sex than teens 15 years ago.


Unilever sheds HR dept., not all its jobs

Technology / Other

created Jun 10, 2006 | popularity 2 / 5 (4) | comments 0

The outsourcing world is agog with rumors that Unilever, the Anglo-Dutch consumer products multinational, may shed a major portion of its global human-resources department as a result of the HR outsourcing deal it struck ...



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