'Suicide protein' could help treat melanomas
What prevents a benign mole from turning into a melanoma? Scientists think they have found the answer in an anti-tumour protein which puts cells into hibernation or makes them commit suicide if they start to get cancerous guardian.co.uk
Earth's final sunset predicted
A new calculation predicts that Earth will be swallowed up by the sun in 7.6 billion years, capping off a longstanding debate over whether the sun's gravitational pull will have weakened enough for Earth to escape final destruction or not. rssfeeds.usatoday.com
Vietnam to launch first satellite next month
Vietnam is scheduled to launch its first satellite on April 12, helping the country offer better domestic and international communication services at lower cost. This launch will make Vietnam the sixth Southeast Asian nation to secu ... english.people.com.cn
Call for curbs on Antarctic ships
Campaigners call for restrictions on ships in Antarctic waters to preserve the local environment. news.bbc.co.uk
Did Weak Rivets Help Do In The Titanic?
Two authors point to them as the reason the ship sank as quickly as it did, costing a rescue ship vital time. One of the authors spoke with Jess Glor on The Early Show. feeds.cbsnews.com