A collaboration in the US is aiming to create artificial brain circuits that mimic the structure and workings of neurons.

Most people get anxious in their daily lives, but where does the line between sanity and madness lie and is it easy to recognise?

People whose hair has turned white because of illness are being offered hope that scientists may be able to reverse the process.

Singer Kenny Chesney wins entertainer of the year for a fourth time at the Country Music Association Awards (CMA).

A fake edition of the New York Times announcing the end of the Iraq war is printed in the US.

Spammers get one response for every 12.5m e-mails they send and still make big profits, suggests a study.

Yorkshire Water tests new technology which will allow it to repair pipes without digging up roads.

Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin plays it safe as a comedy sidekick during her eagerly awaited appearance on the hit US comedy show, Saturday Night Live.

Prof Steve Furber, one of the UK's computer pioneers, takes a look at the future of artificial brains.

How a sleepy Hampshire town was rocked by a police shoot-out in broad daylight.

Europe does not need a US-style bail-out of banks, but must introduce stricter financial supervision, a top EU official says.

Plants are unlikely to soak up excess carbon dioxide as temperatures rise, a study concludes.

The Obama v McCain race for the White House has been run before - on The West Wing, which depicted an election between a charismatic, non-white Democrat and a maverick, experienced Republican.

A £20,000 petrol giveaway to promote a computer game is branded "irresponsible and dangerous".

A new technique involving magnets could cut the cost of making cancer and arthritis drugs.

White Stripes frontman Jack White says James Bond was the key to finally getting to work with Alicia Keys.

England close day one of the final Test at The Oval on 49-1 after dismissing South Africa for 194.

A regular diet of even modest amounts of food containing soy may halve sperm concentrations, scientists suggest.

Everyone can do an American accent... at least everyone thinks they can. But how many would pass muster with a Hollywood studio? The BBC's Stephen Robb took a lesson from one of the movie industry's top accent coaches.

A man is jailed for two years after attacking a couple at their home in Llandudno with a knife.