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Cosmic probe finds microwave 'haze'

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A probe designed to delve into the "Big Bang" that created the cosmos has uncovered an enigmatic fog of microwave radiation in the centre of our galaxy.

Angry birds

Angry Birds fly to Facebook

2012-02-14 18:01

Angry Birds, the most-downloaded mobile app of 2011, was catapulted to the world of Facebook in a bid by its Finnish maker Rovio to get one billion people playing the addictive game.

iPad

Apple to announce iPad 3 soon

2012-02-14 14:00

Planning on getting an iPad? Here is why you might want to wait a few weeks.

Xolo dog

Ancient Mexico dog makes US debut

2012-02-14 10:30

Mexico's famous, usually hairless, "Xolo" dog is making a big splash as a "new breed" at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show.

Qantas

Qantas grounds spoof Twitter account

2012-02-14 12:43

Australia's Qantas has shut down a parody public relations account for the airline on social media site Twitter, saying it was "causing confusion" for customers.

Motorola Xoom tablet

Europe OKs Google Motorola Mobility deal

2012-02-13 22:34

The Google $12.5bn acquisition of Motorola Mobility has gained European approval moving Google one step closer to completing the biggest deal in its 13-year history.

Radio telescope

No stopping MeerKAT

2012-02-13 22:34

As South Africa waits for a decision on which country will win the bid to host the Square Kilometre Array telescope, engineers are confident that the MeerKAT will go ahead.

Soil

Soil erosion increases global warming

2012-02-13 19:30

Global warming will get worse as agricultural methods accelerate the rate of soil erosion, which depletes the amount of carbon the soil is able to store.

Vega rocket

Successful lift-off for Vega rocket

2012-02-13 13:01

Europe's new Vega rocket has lifted off successfully from Kourou spaceport in French Guiana on its first test flight.

River

SA environment deteriorating - report

2012-02-13 09:01

South Africa's natural environment has, over the past 20 years, deteriorated nearly the fastest of most countries in the world.

Questions raised over nano particles

2012-02-12 21:47

Tests involving chickens have raised questions about the impact on health from engineered nano particles, used in drugs and processed foods.

 
Mars

Scientists slam Obama Mars cuts

2012-02-14 16:26

The US will scale back Mars exploration under a proposed budget by President Barack Obama that has some scientists fuming over the risk of a Nasa brain-drain.

Sea urchin

Sea urchins hold building material clues

2012-02-14 08:15

Scientists have discovered that the chalk produced by sea urchins may hold clues to stronger buildings materials.

Apple

Apple reputation outshines Google

2012-02-14 10:30

Apple has dethroned Google as the company with the most respected image in the eyes of consumers, according to a survey.

Antarctic ice

Race on to find life under Antarctic ice

2012-02-14 07:27

Russia has been setting the pace in the race is to discover life in the most remote and extreme environment known on Earth.

Great white shark

Shark attacks rising - humans to blame

2012-02-13 22:34

Sharks killed twice as many swimmers and surfers last year than in 2010, with the increase due largely to a growth in tourism and global warming.

Protesters against web piracy treaty

2012-02-13 20:45

Tens of thousands of protesters have taken part in rallies across Europe against an international anti-piracy agreement they fear will curb their freedom to download movies and music for free.

Foxconn workers

Apple suppliers inspected

2012-02-13 17:04

An independent group has inspected Chinese Apple supplier Foxconn amid criticism about labour practices.

Vodafone

Vodafone mulls Cable & Wireless offer

2012-02-13 11:07

Vodafone has said it was considering an offer for Cable & Wireless Worldwide, the telecoms company set up in the 1860s to run the British empire's communications network.

Broadband

SA to wait for 4G smartphones

2012-02-13 07:49

Smartphone manufacturers have said that next-generation high-speed wireless devices will take some time to develop in South Africa.

Fuel removal under way on Concordia

2012-02-12 20:16

Fuel removal is finally under way on the Italy cruise ship, nearly a month after her grounding.

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