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Open thread: Is there such thing as a sixth sense?

The future: can you feel it? Photograph: Alamy Call it a hunch, good gut instinct or clairvoyance, the notion of a sixth sense is often derided as having no basis in fact. But that did not stop the science minister Paul Drayson...

McInerney Mosler takes Britcar win

Night fever for Mosler at Brands Hatch >> The Mosler GT3 driven by Sean and Michael McInerney held off a spirited challenge by the Aston Martin of Paul Drayson and Jonny Cocker to win the Britcar 'Into the Night' Race at Brands...

Le Mans: Barwell set for European return.

Le Mans » Barwell set for European return. Thursday, 13th November 2008 Barwell reveals plans to contest the Le Mans Series and FIA GT3 in 2009 while chasing Le Mans 24 Hours slot. After a season of competition in the American...

Sparking a Big Bang for the British Economy

Inaugural Big Bang Fair to celebrate UK science and engineering talent and inspire future generations (PRWeb Nov 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/thebigbang/fair_2009/prweb1607514.htm

Barack Obama's vision of a scientific America

After eight years of neglect, researchers are hoping the new president makes good on his promises, says Nobel laureate Sir Paul Nurse. Restore America's leadership in space Photo: REUTERS In modern times, America has led the...

Inventors to keep bullet car grounded

Nov 11 2008 by Neil Mckay, The Journal INVENTORS at a North university are working on plans for a car capable of reaching 1,000mph. Given traffic-free roads, such a vehicle would be able to travel from Newcastle to London in 20...

Credit crunch could boost science sector: analysts

The global financial crisis could boost recruitment to science and engineering firms as young high-fliers shun Wall Street for the lab, analysts say. With thousands of job cuts at investment banks and hiring freezes at others,...

Teens do not see science as route to good career

Two-thirds of teenagers do not believe science qualifications would help them to have rewarding careers.A poll of 1,000 16- to 18-year-olds found that just over a quarter (28%) saw the sciences as relevant.The study said that...

MoD miracle-armoured-vehicle scheme still struggling

FRES: Fudgemobiles Repeatedly Expected Soon Comment UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) plans to purchase a multibillion pound integrated combat vehicle fleet with well-nigh miraculous capabilities may be back to square one, according...

LOOKING BACK AND AHEAD WITH JONNY COCKER

Braselton, GA. October 31, 2008: Jonny Cocker recently completed his first year driving against the teams and racing on the circuits of the American Le Mans Series. Reflecting on the speed and performance of his and co-pilot...

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