New Process Makes Nanofibres in Complex Shapes and Unlimited Lengths
Netcomposites: The continuous fabrication of complex, three-dimensional nanoscale structures and the ability to grow individual nanowires of unlimited length are now possible with a process developed by researchers at the University of Illinois. nanoforum.org
"Noah's ark of plant life" launched in Arctic
A vault dubbed "Noah's ark of plant life" has been launched in the permafrost of a remote Arctic mountain to protect the world's crop seeds from man-made and natural disasters. An opening ceremony was conducted Tuesday at the Svalba ... english.people.com.cn
First Stonehenge dig in 44 years may unravel mysteries
Some of England's most sacred soil was disturbed Monday for the first time in more than four decades as archaeologists worked to solve the enduring riddle of Stonehenge: When and why was the prehistoric monument built? rssfeeds.usatoday.com
Ed Pilkington on eating meat from cloned animals
Cloned animals and their offspring have been declared safe to eat; in a matter of months their meat will be on sale in the US. Ed Pilkington reports on a PR timebomb that's about to blow guardian.co.uk