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technology: Sun-powered boat to circle the globe

Sun-powered boat to circle the globe

A gigantic solar-powered boat is nearing completion in Germany, ready to circumnavigate the globe driven only by the sun. The PlanetSolar carries thousands of photovoltaic panels which convert the…

technology


latest space news

Anniversary: The Ariane Saga

The Ariane Saga

Ariane launches might seem routine – but it’s a routine that’s been going on for 30 years. But each launch is a technological and organisational feat. To succeed requires specialised teams…

Anniversary


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Influenza A (H1N1): Flu vaccine: A race against time

Flu vaccine: A race against time

Each year hundreds of thousands die as a result of influenza, millions become infected and the loss to the economy runs into billions. Vaccines are available but they are manufactured using old…

Influenza A (H1N1)


latest science news

Medicine: Antibiotic resistance is “everybody’s problem”

Antibiotic resistance is “everybody’s problem”

The discovery of antibiotics revolutionised medical care in the 20th century. Today, however, the wonder drugs are losing their effectiveness at an alarming rate as more bacteria become resistant to…

Medicine


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Environment: Air industry tries to clean up its act

Air industry tries to clean up its act

Air transport is having a growing effect on the environment. How can technological development and research programmes help make aviation greener? This week’s Fly examines one engine-maker’s response.

Environment