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Mass extinction blamed on fiery fountains of coal
THIS WEEK: 17:19 05 November 2009
One of Earth's worst-ever mass extinctions may have been caused by carbon dioxide released by exploding mixtures of magma and coal
Sony demos game controller to track motion and emotion
14:57 05 November 2009 | 6 comments
Sony looks set to be the first major console maker to bring hands-free, full-body game control to the public
TV switch-over triggers rush to see rare stars
THIS WEEK: 14:14 05 November 2009 | 6 comments
The wavelengths previously used to broadcast analogue TV in the US are now open to radio astronomers – but not for long
Nicky Clayton: Dancing with Darwin
BOOKS & ARTS: 12:26 05 November 2009
The bird cognition expert has worked with the Rambert Dance Company on its new evolution-inspired show, now on tour in the UK
Peter Diamandis: the joy of taking risks
22:18 04 November 2009 | 8 comments
The CEO of the X Prize Foundation wants to use our competitive instincts to make the world a better place
Giant crack in Africa formed in just days
22:17 04 November 2009 | 34 comments
A crack in the Earth's crust ripped open in just days in 2005, a new study suggests – it could be the forerunner to a new ocean
Virtual crashes and clatters get real
22:00 04 November 2009 | 2 comments
Sounds like the clash of a cymbal used to take weeks for software to mimic – now they can be synthesised in hours
Today on New Scientist: 4 November 2009
18:00 04 November 2009
Today's stories on newscientist.com, at a glance, including: a surprisingly simple way to forecast the weather, what you need to know about the Copenhagen climate change summit, and a genetic test for the biological clock
Quakes from the 1800s still shaking planet
IN BRIEF: 18:00 04 November 2009 | 5 comments
Earthquakes far from plate boundaries can cause aftershocks centuries later
Instant Expert: The Copenhagen climate change summit
SPECIAL FEATURE: 11:38 05 November 2009
The Copenhagen climate change summit is being billed as the meeting that will determine humanity's future. What is all the fuss about? We sift through the science and policy, and tell you all you need to know
Genes show when a woman's biological clock will stop
THIS WEEK: 18:00 04 November 2009 | 2 comments
A gene test available next year could suggest how long a woman can put off having children
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Murderer with 'aggression genes' gets sentence cut
"Isn't there a thing called 'equality before the law'? Judgment should be according to what he did, not what he may have a higher probability to do." bartleby
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SHORT SHARP SCIENCE BLOG
Today on New Scientist: 5 November 2009
18:00 05 November 2009
Today's stories on newscientist.com, at a glance, including: how to kill thousands of species with magma and coal, why the digital switchover is good news for astronomers, and a quick and simple way to make a really loud noise
Today on New Scientist: 4 November 2009
18:00 04 November 2009
Today's stories on newscientist.com, at a glance, including: a surprisingly simple way to forecast the weather, what you need to know about the Copenhagen climate change summit, and a genetic test for the biological clock
TIMELINE
The secret history of swine flu
Six months ago, swine flu emerged as a massive threat to global health. It seemed to come out of nowhere, but our timeline explains how the origins of the H1N1 pandemic go back more than a century
PARANORMAL
Where do ghosts come from?
Some places spook even those who scoff at the supernatural. Our reporter braved a night in a haunted castle to find out why
