Sunday 17 February 2008

Trial and error - the war on malaria

It is the world's deadliest disease, killing more than 900,000 a year in Africa alone. But can Bill Gates's dollars create a vaccine that would save a continent's children?

Link to Trial and error - the war on malaria | Science | The Observer

Beijing petrol stations to close

China is closing 10% of Beijing's petrol stations to improve air quality ahead of the Olympics in August.By the end of May, 144 will shut because they are not expected to meet higher environmental standards, according to state media.

Link to BBC NEWS | World | Asia-Pacific | Beijing petrol stations to close