Rudd unveils carbon research institute

AUSTRALIA has set aside $100 million a year for a new carbon storage technology research centre.

Monash developing medical micro-robots

MINIATURE robots are being designed to enter the human body and assist with surgical procedures beyond the reach of present technology.

Report offers advice to McCain, Obama on science and technology appointments

(National Academy of Sciences) The importance of research in solving many of our national challenges, including economic ones, was emphasized today in a new report titled "Science and Technology for America's Progress: Ensuring the Best Presidential Appointments In the new administration." The report, sent to John McCain and Barack Obama with guidance for whomever is elected president in November, provides suggestions on filling key science appointments after the election.

NJIT talk by South Bronx leader to focus on sustainability of Newark

(New Jersey Institute of Technology) Miquela Craytor, executive director of Sustainable South Bronx (SSBx), will speak Oct. 1, 2008, at NJIT about how green technology can meet the growing climate crisis and also benefit the nation’ s distressed urban centers.

Presidential science and technology appointments

(National Academy of Sciences) A new report from the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine, offers advice to presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama on filling high-level federal science and technology positions after the election.

NJIT physics professor directs effort to install 1.2 meter telescope in NJ

(New Jersey Institute of Technology) NJIT physics professor Andrew Gerrard hopes by the end of October to be able to peer through what will be the second largest optical telescope east of Texas. Under his direction, a 1.2-meter diameter, fully-steerable Itek optical telescope will soon be installed far from city lights atop Jenny Jump Mountain, Hope.

US Department of Justice awards NJIT $254,889 to continue developing gun technology

(New Jersey Institute of Technology) The Department of Justice has awarded NJIT $254, 889 to continue developing childproof child-safe gun technology. US Sens. Frank R. Lautenberg and Robert Menendez and US Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. earmarked the grant in last year's annual Congressional appropriation bill.

NJIT architecture professor opens Newark conference with challenge to revitalize Newark buildings

(New Jersey Institute of Technology) With a charge not to tear down Newark's older buildings, but to rehabilitate them, NJIT research professor Deane Evans, an architect and executive director of NJIT's Center for Architecture and Building Science Research will open Newark's Green Future Summit tomorrow morning at NJIT. Evans, an advocate of sustainable building practices, also said that in the process of fixing and repairing people learn trades, skills and knowledge about the science behind good buildings.

I could be '008' - Diddy

Rap mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs is so keen to be the next James Bond his new fragrance commercial is his "audition tape".

'Toolman' to be dad again

'The Santa Clause' star Tim Allen is to become a dad at 55.

Winehouse drops drug appeal case

Amy Winehouse has dropped plans to appeal against a drugs conviction in Norway, her lawyer said today.

Jackman works hard for body

Hugh Jackman keeps to a strict diet, and exercises six times a week in a bid to maintain his muscular physique.

Whitaker to join Stallone's 'The Expendables'

Actor-turned-director Sylvester Stallone is adding another Hollywood name to the star-studded line-up for his new movie 'The Expendables'.

Cole disappointed with Posh's lack of support

Cheryl Cole has said she was disappointed not to hear from friend Victoria Beckham after allegations that Cole’s footballer husband Ashley had been unfaithful.

Sad Travolta returns home with son's remains

Actor John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston returned to Florida with the remains of their 16-year-old son today.

Date confirmed for Ross's BBC return

Jonathan Ross’s TV chat show will be back on January 23 following his suspension over the prank call row involving Andrew Sachs, the BBC said today.

Johansson stood up Bowie for Allen

Johansson missed out on meeting with David Bowie when he headed into the studio to record backing vocals for her debut album - because she was busy filming a Woody Alllen movie.

Romijn and O'Connell welcome twin girls

Hollywood couple Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell are celebrating after the 'Ugly Betty' star gave birth to twin girls last week.