VOA News: Science in the News Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:19:52 -0400 http://www.voanews.com/ Up to the minute news from Voice of America Arctic Sea Ice Shrinks Less This Year Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:19:52 +0200 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:19:52 -0400 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:19:52 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-26-voa3.cfm?rss=science in the news Also on SCIENCE IN THE NEWS: A team from Germany wins an international solar power competition. And a public observatory opens on the National Mall in Washington. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-26-voa3.cfm?RSS=Science in the News" Researchers Give the Green Flag to a Race Car Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:03:00 +0200 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:03:00 -0400 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:03:00 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-30-voa1.cfm?rss=science in the news Also on SCIENCE IN THE NEWS: An experimental vehicle designed for blind drivers. And genetic maps of the potato and one of its enemies. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-30-voa1.cfm?RSS=Science in the News" Norman Borlaug, 1914-2009: Pioneer of the Green Revolution Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:22:48 +0200 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:22:48 -0400 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:22:48 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-09-voa1.cfm?rss=science in the news On SCIENCE IN THE NEWS: Norman Borlaug spent his life helping others to produce food. His work continues to inspire people throughout the world. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-09-voa1.cfm?RSS=Science in the News" A Serious Study Looks at Laughter Worldwide Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:24:21 +0200 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:24:21 -0400 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:24:21 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-16-voa1.cfm?rss=science in the news Also on SCIENCE IN THE NEWS: A new report calls attention to diarrhea as a top killer of children. And scientists search from the sky for cancer-causing asbestos in rocks and soil.  "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-16-voa1.cfm?RSS=Science in the News"