China aims for bigger slice of satellite market

25 July 2008, 7:05 am

BEIJING (Reuters) - China aims to build a leading aerospace industry by 2015, when the country would command 10 percent of the world's commercial satellite market, and 15 percent of the space launch market, Xinhua said on Friday. ... read more

New material could help stretch a gallon of gas

24 July 2008, 8:49 pm

CHICAGO (Reuters) - A new, highly efficient material that converts heat into electricity may one day help cars get the most out of a gallon of gas, U.S. researchers said on Thursday. ... read more

Meditation slows AIDS progression: study

24 July 2008, 4:43 pm

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Meditation may slow the worsening of AIDS in just a few weeks, perhaps by affecting the immune system, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday. ... read more

Drugs add 13 years to average life of HIV patient

24 July 2008, 3:32 pm

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Cocktails of HIV drugs help patients live an average of 13 years longer -- if they are lucky enough to get them, researchers reported on Thursday. ... read more

Scientists learn what makes Northern Lights flare

24 July 2008, 2:36 pm

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The multicolored aurora borealis and aurora australis -- the Northern Lights and Southern Lights -- represent some of Earth's most dazzling natural displays. ... read more

Safety of cloned animal products uncertain: EU agency

24 July 2008, 9:49 am

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union's top food safety agency said on Thursday cloned animal products may not be safe and further study was needed, prompting another battle of conscience within the bloc over the merits of new technology. ... read more

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