December 2003

• Saturn rings in the New Year - Premium content

  Gas giant brushes close to Earth.

  31 December 2003

• Mars satellite flies into hunt for Beagle 2 - Premium content

  Lost lander may call home yet.

  31 December 2003

• Dead comet spawned New Year meteors - Premium content

  Astronomers may have pinpointed source of the Quadrantids.

  31 December 2003

• Water repellent also absorbs - Premium content

  Nano-carpet may guide liquid movement.

  30 December 2003

• Prion proteins may store memories - Premium content

  Study hints at vital job for two-faced proteins.

  30 December 2003

• First mad cow found in America - Premium content

  Finding raises questions about BSE protection measures.

  30 December 2003

• Pacific Ocean washes into Bremen museum - Premium content

  New exhibition celebrates Oceania's islands and waters.

  23 December 2003

• US Endangered Species Act turns 30 - Premium content

  Birthday comes at critical point for US conservation policy.

  23 December 2003

• Fingers crossed for Beagle 2 - Premium content

  Search for life on Mars set to enter a new phase.

  23 December 2003

• Stem-cell 'secret of youth' found - Premium content

  Chemical might help human cells reach clinic.

  23 December 2003