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February 11, 2012  
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Scientists melt mystery over icecaps and sea levels
U.S. scientists using satellite data have established a more accurate figure of the amount of annual sea level rise from melting glaciers and ice caps which should aid studies on how quickly coastal areas may flood as global warming gathers pace. Full Story

Building a better weapon through neuroscience
Directed energy weapons that use wave beams to cause pain, and electrical brain stimulation that boosts a soldier's combat ability - it may sound like science fiction warfare, but experts say advances in neuroscience mean it's on the horizon. Full Story

Self-guided bullets to hit target a mile away
U.S. researchers have developed a self-guided bullet. Full Story


Sun hurls geomagnetic storm toward Earth
The strongest geomagnetic storm in more than six years was forecast to hit Earth’s magnetic field on Tuesday, and it could affect airline routes, power grids and satellites, the U.S. Space Weather Prediction Center said. Full Story

Darwin's 'lost' fossils found
British scientists have discovered a "treasure trove" of lost fossils, some collected by Charles Darwin more than 150 years ago. Full Story



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'Lost world' of sea creatures discovered
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What are governments for?
What purpose do governments serve? Some people think we could do without them, but that’s absurd. Even libertarians agree that some kind of police force and legal system are necessary to ensure that individual freedoms and property are protected, especially when conflicts arise over competing freedoms and property rights. Full Column
Columnist DAVID SUZUKI


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