Technology

• Netherlands bans Iranians from studying nuclear technology

  Legislation bans nationals from courses and facilities.

  7 July 2008

• Hot rods make boiling better

  Kettle lined with tiny copper rods enables faster bubbling.

  4 July 2008

• How to weave an invisible rug

  'Sweeping it under the carpet' takes on new meaning.

  2 July 2008

• PLoS stays afloat with bulk publishing

  Science-publishing firm struggles to make ends meet with open-access model.

  2 July 2008

• Oil and food costs may bump climate at G8 talks

  Rich nations and emerging economies join to discuss world's most pressing issues.

  2 July 2008

• North Korea blows its stack

  What does cooling tower's destruction mean for nuclear disarmament?

  27 June 2008

• How to walk on water

  Water snails crawl along under the water surface on ripples of slime.

  26 June 2008

• Scientists get online news aggregator

  Canadian researcher launches science version of Google News.

  25 June 2008

• Special Report: Payback time

  The UK government has invested heavily in science. Now it's looking for a return, and some worry that the research councils are being pressured to deliver, possibly at the expense of 'blue skies' research. Geoff Brumfiel looks at the changing landscape of science funding in Britain.

  25 June 2008

• Is Hawk-Eye's decision final?

  Row erupts about accuracy of ball-tracking technology.

  19 June 2008