Science magazine names top 10 breakthroughs of 2008

The news writers at Science magazine describe what they believe were the 10 biggest scientific breakthroughs this year. From changing cells to modeling protons, and seeing planets outside our solar system, the discoveries cover a wide swath of natural science and represent some astonishing finds.Read More...

President Bush Presents 2007 National Medals of Science and Technology and Innovation

President Bush on Monday said, "This is a joyous day for the White House as we honor some of our nation's most gifted and visionary men and women. I congratulate you all on your achievements. I'm looking forward to presenting you with the National Medals of Science and Technology and Innovation. And I welcome your friends, but most importantly, I welcome your family members. We are glad you're here and thank you for standing by these -- by the side of these pioneers and doers and achievers."

Stephen Hawking accepts Canadian post

Cosmologist Stephen Hawking has accepted a research post with the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Waterloo, Ontario.

Footballers fall prey to fatal disease

In a case that could have come straight from the pages of a medical thriller, Italy is investigating a mysterious epidemic among former professional footballers, dozens of whom have been killed by a disease that paralyses its victims.

Professor J. Murdoch Ritchie: biophysicist and pharmacologist

The biophysicist and pharmacologist Murdoch Ritchie was a key figure in the development of neuropharmacology, the branch of medical science dealing with the action of drugs on and in the nervous system. He was best known for his substantial contributions to our understanding of the conduction of electrical impulses in peripheral nerves — particularly nerves in the face, arms, legs and torso.

Stephen Hawking retiring from prestigious post

Cosmologist Stephen Hawking will retire from his prestigious post at Cambridge University next year, but intends to continue his exploration of time and space.