On the Origin of Species: Introduction
The first of our six abridged extracts from the first edition of Darwin's "On the Origin of Species". In the introduction the great naturalist lays out his "mystery of mysteries" - where do new species come from? guardian.co.uk
Iran Built Space Rocket in Just Months
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Tuesday that the research rocket Iran recently launched was built in just nine months without using any foreign models.... hosted.ap.org
Scientists make human-cow embryos
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - British researchers say they have created embryos and stem cells using human cells and the egg cells of cows, but said such experiments would not lead to hybrid human-animal babies, or even to direct medical therapies. feeds.reuters.com
High security laboratory to be built in central London
A medical research lab is planned for the heart of London. Is it safe to house a facility dealing with deadly diseases in a large urban population? Natasha Gilbert reports education.guardian.co.uk