Scientists have discovered that the algae in the ocean could play a vital role in stopping global warming. Marine algae capture huge amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and when they die they would take the carbon stores to the bottom with them. Researchers have been given the go-ahead to drop quantities of iron into the seas, as the growth of the algae is often limited by the lack of iron. (more…)

The Conficker Virus is proving to be an ‘unusually clever’ worm, and experts are trying hard to disable the virus before it spreads further. The virus has so far attacked over nine million computers, including those of the Ministry of Defence, and is proving to be a very worthy opponent. Once the computer is infected with the virus, the worm masquerades as a normal-looking folder that needs to be opened, and when the user clicks on it they unwittingly install the worm. (more…)

Scientists have developed a bio-degradable material that may end the need for heart donors. The non-living material can act as a scaffold on which heart muscle can be grown from stem cells. Although the long-term goal has been to build organs from scratch to eliminate the need of donors, the new development will be able to mend hearts and help with heart defects in both younger and older patients. (more…)

Researchers at Manchester and Oxford Universities have discovered a protein which may ease the pain for millions of people who suffer from bone disease. A protein molecule that can protect the body against inflammation as well as stop the erosion of bone has been found to exist naturally. (more…)