Science & Technology Headlines

12 May 2008 05:08 BST

Flowing water used to help explain black holes

Scientists have used flowing water to simulate black holes in the hope of better understanding their composition.

Researchers from the universities of St Andrews and Nice used a water channel to create analogues of black holes to simulate event horizons.

An event horizon within the water channel was... Full Story

Sunny weather prompts first smog warning of summer
Along with the sunseekers the warm, sunny weather in parts of the UK has also brought out the first smog warning of the summer. Full Story
Scientists discouraged from embryo protest
Scientists have been discouraged from lobbying politicians over elements of the human embryology and fertilisation bill, it has emerged today. Full Story
Scientists launch 'protein folding' computer game
A new computer game has been launched by scientists in which gamers 'fold up' protein strands, in the hope that it will help explain their structure. Full Story

14,000-year-old campsite studied in Chile
New evidence from an archaeological site in Monte Verde, Chile, has confirmed its status as the earliest known settlement in the Americas. Full Story

In Focus

Green revolution
How can a government lead the way towards kick-starting a nationwide green industrial revolution? Full Story

Health Headlines

Healthcare services for elderly 'not good enough'
Eight out of ten doctors believe healthcare services for the elderly are 'not good enough', a new survey finds. Full Story

Entertainment Headlines

Scooter push Madonna from number one album spot
German techno band Scooter have managed to topple Madonna from the number one album spot in the UK. Full Story