SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 
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Scientists map mitochondrial DNA of prehistoric Neanderthal
Researchers announced that they have sequenced the mitochondrial DNA of a Neanderthal, using genetic material recovered from a 38,000-year-old bone. read more...
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Nintendo to become beauty consultant
Women in Japan will soon have their own hand-held beauty consultant after Sega teamed up with cosmetics giant Shiseido to offer make-up tips on the Nintendo DS.
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Growing up quick to avoid being dino dinner
A duck-billed dinosaur which was a favourite prey of the Tyrannosaurus Rex grew "like crazy" from egg to adult size to avoid being eaten by the king of the dino world, a study has revealed. read more...
Egypt to DNA test boy king's 'children'
Egypt is to carry out DNA tests on the mummified remains of two foetuses found in the tomb of Tutankhamun to determine if they were his children. read more...
Star Trek star's ashes 'lost in Pacific'
A "design error" in a US rocket has caused the loss of three government satellites and human ashes including the remains of Star Trek actor James Doohan. read more...
Electronic retinas a step closer
Inspired by the human anatomy, researchers in the US have created the world's first curved electronic "eye" camera, according to a new study. read more...
Australian native seeds sent into orbit
The Wollemi pine has spread around the world since it was discovered in Australia almost 15 years ago and now it's gaining a foothold in space. read more...
MySpace website for US election debates
MySpace is launching a website devoted to the US presidential debates. read more...
Nissan unveils prototype electric car
Nissan Motor has unveiled a new prototype electric vehicle with batteries twice as powerful as conventional technology. read more...
Salt in Mars soil 'not bad for life'
Wednesday, 6th August,2008Traces of a rocket fuel ingredient found in the Martian soil would not necessarily hinder potential life, US scientists said.
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Optus customers cut off twice in one day
Optus mobile phone users in the Brisbane area were cut off twice on Wednesday because of a software glitch. read more...
Cuddly canine clones bring dog-lover joy
Wednesday, 6th August,2008An American woman blinked back tears of joy as she cuddled puppies cloned in South Korea from her beloved former pet pit bull terrier. read more...
Hackers steal 40m credit card numbers
Wednesday, 6th August,2008A gang of computer hackers broke into the computer systems of major US shops and stole more than 40 million credit and debit card numbers. read more...
Australian en route to population growth
Wednesday, 6th August,2008Australia is in the grip of a baby boom - although the baby bonus and other federal government payments are not responsible. read more...
Why did the chicken cross the globe?
Wednesday, 6th August,2008University of Queensland research is using genetics to trace how the humble chicken made its way around the globe. read more...
Gorillas that were missed
Wednesday, 6th August,2008Researchers say they've discovered 125,000 western lowland gorillas in the forests of the Republic of Congo - a major increase in the animal's estimated population.
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Mars soil similar to Chile desert: NASA
Scientists operating the Phoenix spacecraft say the Martian soil near the north pole landing site is similar to what can be found in the Chile desert on Earth. read more...
Earth 'may lose half of all primate species'
Tuesday, 5th August,2008Nearly half of the world's 634 types of primates are in danger of becoming extinct because of human activity, according to a scientific review presented today.
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