The Russian space agency has said it will hammer out plans to divert an asteroid that will pass near the Earth in 20 years’ time.
Miesiąc: Grudzień 2009
Russia ‚plans to stop asteroid’
The Russian space agency has said it will hammer out plans to divert an asteroid passing near the Earth in the 2030s.
To the head of the class: 2009’s cleverest creatures show off
From decoy-building spiders, fabled rooks and music-loving chimps to coconut-carrying octopuses, Earth News presents 10 of the smartest species revealed in 2009.
Clever Nature: Class of 2009
From decoy-building spiders, fabled rooks and music-loving chimps to coconut-carrying octopuses, Earth News presents 10 of the smartest species revealed in 2009.
Honour for top science educator
Science and technology educator John Holman is among several eminent scientists awarded New Year Honours.
Nasa picks three in space contest
Nasa has chosen three front runners among proposals for the next space mission in its New Frontiers programme.
‚Oldest duck’ Edwina dies aged 22
A 22-year-old tea drinking mallard, thought to be one of the oldest recorded living ducks, dies at her Hampshire home.
Animal discoveries of 2009
Giants Rats to a mega-colony of ants: 2009 was a striking year for new wildlife discoveries.
Animal magic: discoveries of 2009
From a new species of giant rat to ants that took over the world, 2009 was a striking year for new discoveries about wildlife.
A look back at 2009’s most striking wildlife discoveries
From a new species of giant rat to ants that took over the world, 2009 was a striking year for new discoveries about wildlife.
France to rethink carbon tax plan
A new carbon tax set for the new year in France has been struck down, in a blow to President Nicolas Sarkozy.
Zoo penguins help Antarctic birds
Penguins at a Leicestershire zoo are helping scientists with a new project to track the movements of their cousins in Antarctica.
The tracking devices that connect a UK zoo and Antarctic penguins
Penguins at a Leicestershire zoo are helping scientists with a new project to track the movements of their cousins in Antarctica.
Fighting Copenhagen’s failings
World leaders must quickly make amends for failing to deliver a binding deal at the Copenhagen climate summit.
We must not accept Copenhagens failings
World leaders must quickly make amends for failing to deliver a binding deal at the Copenhagen climate summit.
Climate in crisis
World leaders must make amends for failing to deliver
New view
How mobiles and reality will merge more in 2010
Music therapy for tinnitus hope
Personalised music therapy may help cut noise levels experienced by people who suffer from tinnitus, say researchers.
‚Back to nature’ cuts flood risks
Reconnecting flood-plains to rivers will help reduce the risk of future flooding, a study by US researchers suggests.
Indian sand Santa sculptures spread green message
Well-known Indian sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik creates 100 Santa Clauses on a beach in the tourist town of Puri.
Disinfectants ‚train’ superbugs
Disinfectants could effectively train bacteria to become resistant to antibiotics, scientists suggests.