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'Space LHC' to release first results

Sun, 2013-02-17 21:21
The scientist leading the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer, one of the most expensive experiments ever put into space, says the project is ready to come forward with its first results.
Categories: International News, National / International News

Treasures revealed in ancient cist

Sun, 2013-02-17 19:43
A rare and "amazing" discovery dating back to the bronze age is described as the most significant find on Dartmoor.
Categories: International News, National / International News

In pictures: Calcutta in the 1970s

Sun, 2013-02-17 17:52
Photographer Pablo Bartholomew's pictures of Calcutta in the 70s
Categories: International News, National / International News

Murder epidemic stains Corsica's image

Sun, 2013-02-17 17:40
The killings staining an island's picture postcard image
Categories: International News, National / International News

VIDEO: Armless pilot proves sky's the limit

Sun, 2013-02-17 16:43
The incredible life of the pilot born without arms
Categories: International News, National / International News

Do Man Utd really have 659m supporters?

Sun, 2013-02-17 16:35
Manchester United football club says it is followed by one in 10 of the world's population. How strong is the evidence for this?
Categories: International News, National / International News

Smith and Everett scoop stage awards

Sun, 2013-02-17 16:22
Sheridan Smith and Rupert Everett collect best acting prizes at the Whatsonstage.com awards, while murderous musical Sweeney Todd wins from all five nominations.
Categories: International News, National / International News

Deep sub prepares to resume work

Sun, 2013-02-17 16:18
Alvin, the world's most experienced manned deep submersible, is nearing the end of a major $41m refit and will shortly resume its research duties.
Categories: International News, National / International News

VIDEO: Ocean giant gets back in the water

Sun, 2013-02-17 16:15
The BBC gets a sneak peek at one of the giants of ocean science, the Alvin deep-submersible, following a $41m (£26.5m) refit, a month before it gets back in the water.
Categories: International News, National / International News

VIDEO: Smith and Everett scoop stage awards

Sun, 2013-02-17 16:09
Sheridan Smith and Rupert Everett collect best acting prizes at the Whatsonstage.com awards, while murderous musical Sweeney Todd wins from all five nominations.
Categories: International News, National / International News

BBC Radio signs new racing deal

Sun, 2013-02-17 16:03
BBC Radio extends its coverage of live horse racing until at least 2016, starting with all 27 races at Cheltenham 2013.
Categories: International News, National / International News

VIDEO: Can building muscle help you live longer?

Sun, 2013-02-17 16:02
New research suggests that short bursts of intense exercise may be healthier than long, stamina-building sessions in the gym.
Categories: International News, National / International News

Fizzy drinks tax needed - doctors

Sun, 2013-02-17 15:50
Fizzy drinks should be heavily taxed and junk food adverts banished until after the TV watershed, doctors say, in a call for action over obesity.
Categories: International News, National / International News

Many rail passengers 'dissatisfied'

Sun, 2013-02-17 15:47
More than half of train companies have a customer satisfaction score of 50% or lower, according to a Which? survey.
Categories: International News, National / International News

VIDEO: Bronze age discovery on Dartmoor

Sun, 2013-02-17 15:38
Samantha Smith looks at what has been called the most significant ever historic find on Dartmoor - the discovery of an internationally important prehistoric burial site.
Categories: International News, National / International News

The Oscars in numbers

Sun, 2013-02-17 15:33
Who made the biggest impact on the history of the Oscars?
Categories: International News, National / International News

Johnny Marr on The Smiths and going solo

Sun, 2013-02-17 15:29
Guitarist Johnny Marr on The Smiths and finally going solo
Categories: International News, National / International News

Maguire wins Welsh Open thriller

Sun, 2013-02-17 15:27
Stephen Maguire edges Stuart Bingham in a thrilling final session to win the Welsh Open at the Newport Centre.
Categories: International News, National / International News

How will our future cities look?

Sun, 2013-02-17 15:24
What will cities look like in the future?
Categories: International News, National / International News

Seals judge size using whiskers

Sun, 2013-02-17 15:13
Seals are able to judge the size of an object using their whiskers, research shows.
Categories: International News, National / International News
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