Stem cell pioneer says embryonic research still needed
(AFP)
at 2007-12-01 14:29:46
 AFP - A Japanese scientist who helped produce stem cells from skin says controversial research on human embryos must continue for now, as it will take time to put the new breakthrough into practical use.
Oil majors Eni, Burren agree takoever
(AFP)
at 2007-12-01 14:29:46
 AFP - Italian oil firm Eni and oil and gas exploration firm Burren Energy said Friday they had agreed the terms of a takeover offer from Eni worth 1.74 billion pounds.
Dinosaur tracks discovered in Utah
(AP)
at 2007-12-01 14:29:46
AP - Tracks from half a dozen species of dinosaurs turned up in a southern Utah area popular with ATV riders. An area the size of a football field was closed to protect thousands of three-toed and other tracks, according to the Bureau of Land Management, which manages the property about 5 miles southwest of Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park in Kane County.
UN body launches database to tackle illegal caviar trade
(AFP)
at 2007-12-01 14:29:46
 AFP - The United Nations watchdog on endangered species said Friday it is launching a database to track the international trade in caviar and tackle its illegal trade.
Space Station lab will boost Europe's status in space
(Reuters)
at 2007-12-01 14:29:46
 Reuters - Europe will set down
its own stake in space next week with the launch of the
Columbus science laboratory to the International Space Station,
ending a quarter century in which European space pioneers had
to run their experiments on orbital outposts owned by others.
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