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Today on New Scientist: 18 January 2010
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-1-19 3:00)
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Today's stories on newscientist.com at a glance, including: gadgets from outer space, the Exxon Valdez clean-up conundrum, and a robot that learns different ways of walking
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Liberal Democrats make firm pledges on science
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-1-19 1:45)
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Nick Clegg, leader of the UK's Liberal Democrats, today broke with tradition to make five commitments to science policy
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Panic walking gets robot out of sticky situations
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-1-19 1:42)
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A six-legged robot learns different walking styles, which it can then use to adapt to tricky terrain or even flee from the first signs of trouble
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Zebrafish make good 'guinea pigs' for human drugs
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-1-19 0:54)
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Zebrafish behaviour is a good indicator for how a drug will change chemistry in the human brain
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The United Nations of science: why we need it
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-1-19 0:44)
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Don't give up on a rational world just yet. Science academies from around the globe are getting together to make a difference, says Lorna Casselton
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Alaska faces Exxon Valdez clean-up conundrum
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-1-19 0:00)
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Two decades after one of the world's most devastating oil spills, doubts remain over whether to clean up the remaining pollution or leave well alone
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Art and science in motion
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-1-18 23:45)
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A new exhibition at the Estorick Collection in London traces the history of our understanding of motion
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Newton's apple: The real story
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-1-18 20:30)
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A manuscript has surfaced from the Royal Society that tells the truth about Newton and the apple
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Down to Earth: Gadgets from outer space
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-1-18 20:22)
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Forget Teflon? the space programme has equipped Earthlings with a wealth of technologies that go way beyond non-stick frying pans
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Space shuttles for sale
from New Scientist - Online News
(2010-1-18 20:16)
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Space shuttle for sale, fully loaded, air conditioning, one careful owner: Justin Mullins has the details
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