International

World’s largest atom smasher put into "technical stop"
18/12/2009 05:00
The world’s most powerful atom smasher has been put into a “technical stop” to make preparations for higher energy particle collisions next year, . . . A technician walks under the core magnet of the CMS (Compact Muon Solenoid) experiment at...
World’s largest atom smasher put into "technical stop"
18/12/2009 05:00
The world’s most powerful atom smasher has been put into a “technical stop” to make preparations for higher energy particle collisions next year, . . . A technician walks under the core magnet of the CMS (Compact Muon Solenoid) experiment at...
A/H1N1 pandemic death toll exceeds 10,000, says WHO
18/12/2009 05:00
The death toll of A/H1N1 influenza continues to increase worldwide, reaching at least 10,582 by Dec. 13, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a latest update on Friday. Of all the deaths, some 6,335 occurred in the Americas, and at least...
Time names 2009 Person of the Year
17/12/2009 05:00
The Time magazine on Wednesday named U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke as its 2009 Person of the Year. TIME magazine has named Federal Reserve Bank Chairman Ben Bernanke its 2009 “Person of the Year”.(Xinhua/AFP Photo) Bernanke...
New "super-Earth" with water, air discovered
17/12/2009 05:00
Astronomers have discovered a new “super-Earth” with water and probably significant atmosphere, orbiting a red dwarf star on our cosmic doorstep, according to media reports Thursday. An international team led by Harvard astronomer David...
Iran test-fires advanced home-made missile: TV
17/12/2009 05:00
Iran successfully test-fired optimized version of home-made Sejil 2 missile, local English-language Press TV reported Wednesday. A video grab image shows Iran test-firing its Sejil-2 missile. (Xinhua/AFP Photo) Test of the solid-fuel...
EU says Kyoto Protocol not enough to win climate battle
17/12/2009 05:00
A battle is brewing over the future of the Kyoto Protocol, with the EU saying it was not enough to curb climate change. (L-R) EU rotating president, Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, EU Commission...