October 2005

• Two extra moons for Pluto

  Hubble spies tiny satellites around icy planet.

  31 October 2005

• Gates pledges further funds to tackle malaria

  But research is still under-supported, says a new survey.

  30 October 2005

• HIV treatment begins to gel

  Microbicide promises much in the battle against AIDS.

  30 October 2005

• Small sparks pack a big punch

  Sparks made in the lab are found to emit X rays like lightning.

  28 October 2005

• Six degrees of separation at sea

  Even dolphins are linked to Kevin Bacon.

  27 October 2005

• Robot surgeons scrub up

  Future operations could be performed from the inside.

  27 October 2005

• Extra brain cells curb appetite

  Neural injections cause long-term weight loss in mice.

  27 October 2005

• Darwin's body of work evolves into online archive

  Classic works planned to go digital.

  26 October 2005

• Geneticists hail variety show

  Map of DNA differences will help experts tailor drugs.

  26 October 2005

• Chimps fall short on friendship

  Apes don't give a monkey's about their pals, says US team.

  26 October 2005