Dyslexia among English-speaking and Chinese-speaking people may be the result of different patterns of brain disorder, according to new research.By abc.net.au

Scientists have found a cheap, durable and eco-friendly way to stop cockroaches clambering over slippery surfaces

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Indian Kashmir’s biggest glacier is melting faster than other Himalayas glaciers, threatening the water supply of tens of thousands of people, a new report warns.By abc.net.au

Conservation biologists are underestimating extinction risks by not fully allowing for the dangers from loss of genetic diversity, new research suggests

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Astronomers believe they have identified another protoplanet in our solar system, which could provide moreinsights into the making of our solar system.By abc.net.au

Vaccination against swine flu has started in the US, and will do so soon in Europe, but many health workers and parents say they will not have it

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Studies on whether mobile phones can cause cancer vary widely in quality and there may be some bias in those showing the least risk, a review has found.By abc.net.au

Today’s stories on newscientist.com, at a glance, including: the first evidence for water on an asteroid, why conservation targets are too low, and how to get completely out of your skull

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SCRIBBLY GUM: Springtime is no laughing matter for kookaburra chicks as they fight for survival in the family nest.By abc.net.au

With a little help from their friends, captive chimps can get their hands on out-of-reach snacks – but only if they’re willing to kick up a fuss

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AP – Indian Kashmir’s glaciers are melting fast because of rising temperatures, threatening the water supply of millions of people in the Himalayan region, a new study by Indian scientists says.By us.rd.yahoo.com

The Australian team behind the technology wireless LAN have been recognised for their work, the same day that the organisation’s annual report reveals the magnitude of the invention’s worth.By abc.net.au

Lasers pointed at the sky help focus telescopes, but the air force is concerned they could blind Earth-observing satellites

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AP – A vast collection of broken dinosaur bones unearthed in southeast Utah indicates they were smashed underfoot by other dinosaurs shortly after they died, according to paleontologists.By us.rd.yahoo.com

Today’s stories on newscientist.com, at a glance, including: how to make a fusion reactor, the advantages to your brain of juggling, and the first vegetarian spider

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Since a military coup forced the president to resign in March, loggers and bushmeat traders have rushed to exploit the country’s rich biodiversity

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Two teams have found evidence of water ice on the asteroid 24 Themis – the find suggests asteroids could have delivered some water to the early Earth

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Sight-saving drugs could one day be given without repeated injections into the eye, by temporarily breaching the blood-retina barrier

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A novel design whips up a cooling breeze without the need for fan blades, but the gadget comes with an eye-popping price tag

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Pet dogs that develop cancer can now receive experimental anti-cancer drugs before they become available for humans

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