July 2002

• Eye cells stretch to see

  Push-pull between cells keeps retina sharp.

  31 July 2002

• Quantum net for atom angling

  Physicists should be able to land exact numbers of atoms from a quantum cloud.

  30 July 2002

• Species and languages flock together

  Cultural and biological diversity are highest in the same places.

  30 July 2002

• Caress touches a nerve

  Soft strokes rouse emotions.

  29 July 2002

• Stem cells rescue retina

  Bone marrow could save eyesight.

  29 July 2002

• Whole-genome shotgun assembly and analysis of the genome of Fugu rubripes

  Big fish of genetics helps human gene hunt.

  26 July 2002

• Bacteria defy last-resort antibiotic <

  US reports first case of vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

  26 July 2002

• Laser telemetry from space

  Astronomers warn of information overload.

  26 July 2002

• Early bird ate seeds

  Gut contents of new-found fossil reveal ancient tastes.

  25 July 2002

• Seeds blown away

  Wind can carry tree seeds for several kilometres.

  25 July 2002