Category Archives: BBC News

Mass bell-ringing heralds Olympics opening – WBNews

Media captionPeople across the UK took part in the bell ringingThousands of bells have rung...

Space ‘textures’ nearly ruled out in WMap study – WBNews

The very fabric of space is not as “knotted” as some theories predict it should...

GM crop institute’s website targeted – WBNews

Image caption Protesters were stopped from reaching the wheat crop by a police line The...

Africa and Australasia to share Square Kilometre Array

Image caption An artist’s impression shows the vast array of telescopes that will comprise the...

GM wheat trial at Rothamsted vandalised – WBNews

Image caption Some scientists say GM wheat could help reduce pesticide use A man has...

Chilean astronomer makes her mark – WBNews

Image caption Antennae: Alma sees carbon monoxide (orange & yellow) in this composite picture that...

Pythons linked to Florida Everglades mammal decline – WBNews

Image caption Pythons occasionally tackle alligators, which can end badly for both animals Non-native Burmese...

Lab-grown meat is first step to artificial hamburger – WBNews

Image caption The first strips of muscle have been grown in a project to develop...

Frankenstein stars win Evening Standard Theatre Awards – WBNews

Frankenstein stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller have been named joint winners of the...

Jupiter moon Europa ‘has shallow lakes’ – WBNews

Media captionStudy author Britney Schmidt says life may exist on EuropaScientists have found the best...