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  Brain training devices no better than doing a crossword
Date: February  26, 2009  

People who spend money on brain trainers to keep their mind sharp may well get the same benefit from simply doing a crossword, experts conclude.Consumer group Which asked three experts to check claims made about several devices, including the Nintendo DS, on memory and staving off dementia.They found the evidence behind such claims was non-existent
  Brain training devices no better than doing a crossword
Date: February  26, 2009  

People who spend money on brain trainers to keep their mind sharp may well get the same benefit from simply doing a crossword, experts conclude.Consumer group Which asked three experts to check claims made about several devices, including the Nintendo DS, on memory and staving off dementia.They found the evidence behind such claims was non-existent
  New MoD tech could save lives
Date: February  26, 2009  
The Ministry of Defence has lifted the lid on its Defence Technology Plan, the latest gadgets it hopes could help equip troops in the future.Cameras that can see through dust and unmanned ground vehicles were among the devices on show on Thursday.Although still in the early stages, experts say the kit could soon be "must have devices that may help
  New MoD tech could save lives
Date: February  26, 2009  
The Ministry of Defence has lifted the lid on its Defence Technology Plan, the latest gadgets it hopes could help equip troops in the future.Cameras that can see through dust and unmanned ground vehicles were among the devices on show on Thursday.Although still in the early stages, experts say the kit could soon be "must have devices that may help
  Earliest human footprints found
Date: February  26, 2009  

The earliest footprints showing evidence of modern human foot anatomy and gait have been unearthed in Kenya.The 1.5 million-year-old footprints show signs of a pronounced arch and short, aligned toes, in contrast to older footprints.The size and spacing of the Kenyan footprint trails - attributed to Homo erectus -reflect the height, weight, and wal
  Decision due on fluoride in water
Date: February  26, 2009  

Critics say fluoride has been linked to health problemsShould fluoride be forced upon usHealth bosses in Southampton are to decide later whether or not to add fluoride to the city s tap water.The idea has proved controversial with a public consultation attracting more than 10,000 responses.The city council is in favour of it but Hampshire County Co
  Polar Year hailed as a success
Date: February  25, 2009  

Scientists and policymakers marked the official end of the International Polar Year (IPY) Wednesday at the World Meteorological Organization in Geneva.The 60-country, $1.2bn (£830m) effort has seen knowledge about the poles - and their influence on the rest of the planet - increase hugely.That knowledge is not just about ice and polar bears, but
  Fish fossil clue to origin of sex
Date: February  25, 2009  

By Paul RinconScience reporter, BBC NewsA fossil fish from Australia was one of the earliest known vertebrates to reproduce sexually, a study suggests.Nature journal says the ancient fish was carrying a 5cm-long embryo.The fertilisation of eggs by sperm outside the mother s body - external fertilisation - is thought to have evolved before sex.The f
  Cold facts
Date: February  24, 2009  

By Richard BiltonBBC special correspondent, AntarcticaIt feels like stepping onto another planet.As bleak as it is beautiful. A wind whipped landscape of snow and ice.A place where the wind hurts if you stand too long, and spectacular views made of only three colours: the white of the snow, the blue of the sky and the grey of the odd rock.There is
  Peanut detectives
Date: February  24, 2009  

By Peter JacksonBBC NewsA man accused of sabotaging a food factory by scattering it with peanuts has walked free after charges against him were dropped. But the case highlights the threat this humble ingredient poses for those in the industry.Pick up a random product from a supermarket shelf and there is a reasonable chance it will display the warn


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