Science
The way we speak now
Genevieve Roberts: English dictionaries are gaining new words, while other tongues are dying out.
Inside Science
Steve Connor: East Australia forewarned by the experts who watch La Niña
Monday, 3 January 2011
A combination of heavy monsoon rain falling on already saturated ground, which has caused many rivers to burst their banks, is the straightforward explanation for the catastrophic flooding seen across vast areas of Queensland. Just before Christmas, the Australian Government's Bureau of Meteorology warned Queenslanders to prepare for heavy flooding during the holiday period, due to the heavily saturated ground and rainfall that was predicted in a range of 300mm to 600mm.
Right-wing brains 'different'
Wednesday, 29 December 2010
Neuroscientists are examining if political allegiances are hard-wired into people, after finding evidence that the brains of conservatives are a different shape to those of left-wingers.
Brain shape 'shows political allegiance'
Tuesday, 28 December 2010
Neuroscientists are examining whether political allegiances are hard-wired into people after finding evidence that the brains of conservatives are a different shape to those of left-wingers.
Good sex 'comes to those who wait'
Tuesday, 28 December 2010
Couples who avoid sex before marriage end up having happier, more stable relationships and a better time in bed, according to psychologists. An American study backs the straitlaced view that sex should wait until one's wedding night.
Neanderthals could cook, study finds
Tuesday, 28 December 2010
Neanderthal cuisine was far more sophisticated than previously thought, according to a new analysis of fossilised teeth.
Solar-powered plane breaks world record
Monday, 27 December 2010
A solar-powered pilotless plane which was built in the UK has been recognised as having smashed the world record for the longest time spent in the air by an unmanned autonomous vehicle (UAV), after staying aloft for two weeks.
DNA code cracked for tastiest chocolate
Monday, 27 December 2010
Scientists have pieced together the genetic code of the cacao tree, and believe the DNA sequence will lead to chocolate that is healthier, more sustainable, and more delicious.
Expect more extreme winters thanks to global warming, say scientists
Friday, 24 December 2010
Steve Connor: Link established between snowy winters in Britain and melting sea ice in the Arctic.
Chilli compound helps identify pain genes
Tuesday, 21 December 2010
The compound which gives chillies their kick is being used in the fight against chronic pain.
Lunar eclipse delight for sky watchers around the world
Tuesday, 21 December 2010
We bring you images of the spectacular lunar eclipse - in case cloud cover (or sleep) impeded your view this morning.
Most popular
Read
3 Steve Connor: East Australia forewarned by the experts who watch La Niña
4 Right-wing brains 'different'
5 Good sex 'comes to those who wait'
7 World's most beautiful couple: and the figures to prove it
8 Expect more extreme winters thanks to global warming, say scientists
9 World oil supplies are set to run out faster than expected, warn scientists
10 Einstein was right, you can be in two places at once
11 Revealed: the inbreeding that ruined the Hapsburgs
12 Brain shape 'shows political allegiance'
14 Who wants to live for ever? A scientific breakthrough could mean humans live for hundreds of years
Emailed
Commented
Columnist Comments
• Mary Ann Sieghart: Let's resolve to embrace our flaws
If you feel good about yourself, you start to look good – even if you are 80
• Yasmin Alibhai-Brown: Remembering an unsung heroine of our modern history
She was tiny, not quite 5ft tall and almost always in a sari and cardi
• Charles Nevin: Some more reasons to love Mondays
I thought you might find a list of 2011's significant Monday anniversaries useful
Partners
-
Compare hundreds of deals on top finance offers
-
Register for free to find your perfect partner with Independent Singles
-
Find and compare 1000’s of business & professional Training Courses
-
Holidays for the discerning traveller from the Independent Holiday directory
Register for free to find your perfect partner with Independent Singles
