Science and discovery

Cabinet meeting held underwater
The Maldives government has held its first underwater cabinet meeting to attract attention to the dangers of global warming.
09:48 Monday 19th October 2009

Gas mask bra wins science award
The designer of a bra that turns into two gas masks was among the winners of the 2009 Ig Nobel prizes.
10:28 Friday 2nd October 2009

Electric unicycle unveiled
An electric unicycle has been unveiled by Honda which says will revolutionise the way we get around.
09:42 Monday 28th September 2009

Pregnant woman gets pregnant (again)
A pregnant woman shocked US doctors when she had a scan which showed her baby girl - and a second, younger male baby beside her.
09:19 Friday 25th September 2009

'Perfume can cure aids'
A scientist claims he can cure HIV by injecting patients with perfume.
10:12 Monday 14th September 2009

Men with long ring fingers drive faster
Men with long ring fingers are more likely to drive too fast, overtake dangerously and park illegally, according to new research.
11:51 Thursday 10th September 2009

T-Rex for sale
The skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus Rex is expected to sell for a staggering £4.8 million when it is auctioned next month.
10:51 Tuesday 8th September 2009

Rice and easy for robot chefs
A new restaurant has opened in China - and is serving meals cooked by robot chefs.
12:39 Monday 24th August 2009

Magazine with moving pictures
The first ever magazine with moving pictures - like the Daily Prophet newspaper in the Harry Potter books - is to be published next month.
10:16 Friday 21st August 2009

Non-fat Chocolate
A bar of chocolate has been created that can be eaten while you diet.
09:58 Monday 27th July 2009

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