Delay for Nasa Mars mission
Tuesday, July 31st, 2007
The launch of Phoenix - the US space agency's latest mission to Mars - has been delayed by 24 hours.
Archive for July, 2007
US border fences ‘an eco-danger’
Tuesday, July 31st, 2007
Mexico urges the US to alter plans for expanded fences along their border, saying the barriers threaten wildlife.
Robot fins to propel submarines
Tuesday, July 31st, 2007
The distinctive swimming technique of the bluegill sunfish is used to develop agile submarines.
Robots battle for military prize
Tuesday, July 31st, 2007
The finalists of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) "grand challenge" to find new military technology are announced
Office printers ‘are health risk’
Tuesday, July 31st, 2007
An office laser printer can cause damage to the lungs in the same was as cigarettes, Australian scientists say.