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Nasa's new lander on Mars is learning how to cope with the clumpy soil at its location on the northern plains.

Phoenix will try sprinkling Martian soil on to an instrument in a bid to overcome problems caused by the soil's clumpy nature.

The Phoenix lander tries different ways of making clumpy Martian soil samples enter its onboard lab ovens.

The powerful Large Binocular Telescope acquires galactic images using both its giant mirrors.

New observations indicate Saturn's iconic rings may be billions of years old - far older than previously thought.

The earliest stars may hold clues to the nature of the Universe's mysterious dark matter, simulations suggest.

Ryanair is slapping a £5 penalty on bags checked into the aircraft hold. There will be no charge for hand luggage, but just what can you fit one small bag?

Nasa's Swift telescope catches sight of a distant cosmic explosion - at the edge of the visible universe.

An analysis of a swirling disc of dust around a nearby star suggests there could be small, rocky worlds there as well.

Emma Bunton tells BBC News Online that she has grown up since her days in the Spice Girls.

The best picture yet of the so-called echo of the Big Bang shows the Universe may not be the same in all directions.

Former Bay City Rollers manager Tam Paton is granted bail after appearing in court charged with drug-related offences.

Former Bay City Rollers manager Tam Paton is questioned in connection with claims of sexual abuse of boys in the 1970s.

Researchers may have uncovered why the "rogue" prion which causes BSE and vCJD is such an potent destroyer of brain cells.

For the first time ever, scientists observe a star being eclipsed by dust grains, rocks and maybe even asteroids.

Experts offer their tips to write a winning CV and information on what to wear at interview to make sure you dress to impress

BBC Sport's Simon Brotherton reflects on a dramatic day and a close escape for German cyclist Jan Ullrich.

Scientists believe that drinking tea may be a good way to keep your teeth healthy.

The Open will never lack drama or history but how does it rate alongside the likes of the US Open and the Masters.

Astronomers have found a 'flashlight' at the edge of the Universe - the most distant so-called quasar ever seen.

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