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Last updated: Friday, 21 November 2008Latest News in Science

News analysis Scientific freedom charters questioned

A new charter meant to encourage Australian scientists to become involved in public debate may not have this desired effect, says one expert. read more 'Scientific freedom charters questioned'

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How much of hunger is hormonal?

Ask an Expert How much of hunger is hormonal and how much is linked to the nervous system? What are the receptors and how do they act? read more 'How much of hunger is hormonal?'

Phoenix finishes Mars operation

StarStuff Podcast NASA's Phoenix Lander mission draws to an end; the International Space Station gets an 'Endeavour' makeover; lunar touchdown for India; and Pluto's new horizon. read more 'Phoenix finishes Mars operation'

Regrowth mystery reborn

Great Moments in Science If you're only as old as you feel then are you as old as your body? The idea that body cells regrow every seven years should be an accurate guide, right? Wrong! Dr Karl can sense it in his bones. read more 'Regrowth mystery reborn'

Inhabitants of the deep

Photo Gallery Our oceans cover more than 70 per cent of our planet, yet we know very little about the creatures that live in them. Take a look at some of the amazing animals identified as part of the Census of Marine Life. read more 'Inhabitants of the deep'

Participate in Catalyst's National Ladybird Survey

Survey Grab your camera, get out into the backyard, or local park and take pictures of the ladybirds in your area. We will publish them on our ladybird map and you could even win a prize for your efforts. read more 'Participate in Catalyst's National Ladybird Survey'

A Golden Age of Freedom

Boyer Lectures Rupert Murdoch beholds a period of great transformation that will bring prosperity to billions around the world. This golden age of freedom will unleash a new global middle class. Markets, media and technology will all play their part. read more 'A Golden Age of Freedom'

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What kind of stroking do you like best? Neuroscientist Professor Francis McGlone at the University of Liverpool has found both rhythm and lightness of touch are important. He has used a robotic stroker to investigate. But what about itching? Does it have the same physiological basis? And why did one woman scratch so hard she went through her skull to the brain? Science Show audio podcast
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In 1800, a young boy emerged from the woods of the Aveyron District in France, naked and wild. He became a scientific enigma to influential psychologist Dr Jean-Marc-Gaspard Itard, and redefined the nature vs. nurture debate. His legacy lives on today, especially in the Montessori approach to learning. (NB: The podcast will be different from the broadcast edition this week for copyright reasons.) All In the Mind audio podcast
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The very first contract of all
How much of your personal liberty would you be prepared to give up in exchange for drains that work and trains that run on time? The idea of the social contract has been with us for many centuries now. It embodies the idea that society is a trade-off between liberties and benefits. This week, we discuss the contract and its shortcomings with one of the greatest moral and political philosophers of the age, Martha C. Nussbaum. The Philosopher's Zone audio podcast
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