Education and outreach Research update Prospect of US science debate wanes ScienceDebate organizers “not optimistic” about a May debate Read article: Prospect of US science debate wanes
Structure and dynamics Research update Synchrotron proves Europeans were not the first painters to use oils Scientists find Afghan oil paintings that date back hundreds of years before the Renaissance Read article: Synchrotron proves Europeans were not the first painters to use oils
Education and outreach Research update US renews call for science debate Pressure group sends out new invitations for presidential candidates to discuss science Read article: US renews call for science debate
Telescopes and space missions Research update Global spending on space increases Report shows that last year’s spending up 11% on 2006
Education and outreach Feature Back to school The benefits of outreach programmes that bring researchers into schools Read article: Back to school
Telescopes and space missions Research update NASA science director quits Alan Stern gives no reason for leaving role Read article: NASA science director quits
Education and outreach Research update Arthur C Clarke dies at 90 Veteran of science fiction also remembered for scientific foresight Read article: Arthur C Clarke dies at 90
Education and outreach Research update Templeton Prize again goes to physicist Polish priest Michael Heller scoops spiritual award Read article: Templeton Prize again goes to physicist
Particles and interactions Research update Physicist wins by-election for US Congress Ex-Fermilab researcher becomes Democratic congressman Read article: Physicist wins by-election for US Congress
Personalities Opinion and reviews A brief history of Hawking Michael Banks reviews the TV documentary Stephen Hawking: Master of the Universe Read article: A brief history of Hawking
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