* Robotic helicopters teach themselves stunts:
The research is a prelude to designing choppers that
search for land mines or fight fires, scientists
predict.

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/080902_robot-helicopter


* Cancer cells may "prepare" earlier than thought:
New studies on mice suggest disturbing conclusions
but also could inspire new therapeutic strategies,
researchers say.

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/080829_cancer


* New collider promises to transform physics:
A massive particle smasher to start operation this
month will reveal deeper laws, physicists say.

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/080821_collider


* Why are flies so hard to swat? Chalk it up to 
good planning:
Fast, high-resolution video imaging is revealing
secrets of the wily insects.

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/080828_flyswat


* Scientists report converting cells to new type 
directly:
Research described as a major advance sidesteps
previous complications with the production of stem
cells for medical treatment.

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/080827_cells


* A surprising new way to discourage risky 
behaviors?:
Linking a risky behavior with groups of "other"
people is an effective way to discourage it,
researchers claim.

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/080825_outgroup



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