Today on New Scientist: 14 October 2010
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-10-15 2:00)
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All today's stories on newscientist.com, including: the now-you-see-it-now-you-don't planet, toxic splendour, Jesus's bones, and more
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Cane toad tadpoles relish cannibal caviar
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-10-15 1:35)
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Cane toads actively hunt members of their own species. Now it emerges that cane toad larvae also have a taste for toad flesh
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Mammal rush: furry new kids on the block
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-10-15 1:31)
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Over 400 new mammal species have been identified since 1993? and we take a look at some of the most striking of them
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Coal state fires at the cap-and-trade bill. Literally
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-10-15 1:12)
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A new study shows West Virginia has plenty of geothermal energy to be tapped– but local Senate candidates stick with anti-green, pro-coal message
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Enzyme-blocker boosts memory in old mice
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-10-14 23:03)
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A drug that aids memory in elderly mice could one day help people, too
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Curious mathematical law is rife in nature
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-10-14 22:57)
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Earthquakes, stellar remnants, and a host of other natural phenomena all conform to a little known mathematical law, which could now find new uses
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Five-year 'Jesus box' trial comes to an end
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-10-14 22:20)
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Provenance of an ossuary inscribed "James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus" is about to be decided by an Israeli court
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People with ME banned from giving blood in UK
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-10-14 20:50)
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The UK's blood transfusion service last week became the latest to refuse donations from people who have had ME or chronic fatigue syndrome
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Trying to create a star– and burning out
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-10-14 19:27)
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At the National Ignition Facility in Livermore, California, they are trying to create stars
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Love yourself to stay healthy
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-10-13 0:00)
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Thinking well of ourselves may protect our heart and immune system
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