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Monday, 8 July, 2002, 21:58 GMT 22:58 UK
SCI/TECH  
Astronomy's next big thingScientists discuss building a giant, 100-metre telescope with a resolution 40 times better than the Hubble Space Telescope. 
Ancient rock points to life's originThe only known example of mantle rock from beneath an ocean that existed over two billion years ago has been found.
Mobile spam on the riseComplaints over unwanted text messages sent to mobile phones in the UK have soared over the past year.
Giant telescope project gets boost
Britain's entry into Europe's premier astronomy club has provided a huge boost for a £300m new astronomy radio facility dubbed Alma.
New hope for Aids vaccine
Scientists give details of a potential vaccine and announce the biggest-ever trial at an international conference on Aids.
Replace your mouse with your eye
Technology that tracks how your eye moves could be used to make keyhole surgery safer or even control your computer.
TECHNOLOGY
Device could detect overdose drugs
Scientists are developing a hi-tech biosensor that could help casualty doctors treat patients who have taken an overdose.
Wireless internet arrives in China
Wireless internet equipment which can be shared by a building's occupants will soon bring millions of Chinese people online.
Chicago steals a lead on Silicon Valley
Several US cities boast better internet connections than hi-tech tech capital San Francisco and finance hub New York, a study shows.
Net body accused of bullying tactics
The net's top body has been accused of putting pressure on European domain administrators to hand over confidential databases.
SCIENCE
Skies open for UK astronomy
British scientists are joining one of the super-clubs of world astronomy - even though membership could turn out to be very expensive.
Q&A: Astronomy super-club
What will the UK get for joining the European Southern Observatory organisation. BBC News Online asks the English Astronomer Royal, Professor Sir Martin Rees, and the BBC Sky AT Night presenter, Sir Patrick Moore.
Artificial star enhances telescope's vision
The latest optics technologies are being used to improve the already pin-sharp vision of the Very Large Telescope facility in Chile.
Perfect for washing and astronomy
BBC News Online correspondent Christine McGourty visits the world's biggest optical telescope facility in the Atacama Desert.
Russia plans to put people on Mars
Russia proposes a $20bn scheme to put three people on Mars by 2015 - and asks the US and Europe for support.
ENVIRONMENT
'Windiest' farm goes live
Britain's most efficient wind farm is officially opened by Energy Minister Brian Wilson.
National park 'goes live'
The first national park in Scotland is set to be legally "born" - less than two weeks before it becomes fully operational.
Fish policies 'ignore evolution'
The failure of fishing rules to take account of evolution could have disastrous consequences for stocks, new research suggests.
Europe tightens GM labelling rules
The European Parliament votes to introduce strict labelling on foods containing genetically modified ingredients.
Death knell for island hedgehogs
A cull of hedgehogs is being proposed in a bid to protect the internationally important bird populations on islands off the coast of Scotland.
OTHER NEWS
Big eye on the sky
The Very Large Telescope facility in northern Chile is helping to take astronomy into a new age of discovery.
Complex molecule surprises astronomers
A strange molecule is helping researchers understand what it is like inside vast clouds of gas and dust in space.
Fossil was 'first walker'
Scientists describe a fossilised creature which has the most primitive walking foot yet discovered. |
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