Today on New Scientist: 3 December 2012

Screening athletes for heart problems much too pricey The cost of screening all US athletes for heart abnormalities could reach $10 million per life saved - providing defibrillators everywhere may be betterBeyond boiling, bubbles vanish when the heat is up See what happens inside a kettle when liquid overheats, creating a boiling crisis2012 Flash Fiction shortlist: Digital Eyes From scores of...

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US calls Israel to 'reconsider' settlements decision

WASHINGTON: The United States called on Israel Monday to "reconsider" a decision to allow 3,000 more homes for Jewish settlers in east Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank."We urge Israeli leaders to reconsider these unilateral decisions and exercise restraint as these actions are counter-productive and make it harder to resume direct negotiations," White House spokesman Jay Carney said.His...

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Real-life Pixar lamp wants to play hide-and-seek

The Pinokio lamp plays hide-and-seek.(Credit:Video screenshot by Amanda Kooser/CNET)When I see a cute critter like Fizzgig or an Ewok in a movie, I want to take it home with me. I get the same feeling when I see Pixar's sweet Luxo Jr. lamp mascot. It's like a little metal puppy you want to hold on your lap and take care of.The sprightly lamp has now hopped out of the screen and into the real world...

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Photos: Kilauea Lava Reaches the Sea

Into the Sea Photograph by Hugh Gentry, ReutersA spectacular natural phenomenon was on display early this week as lava from a vent in Hawaii's Kilauea volcano flowed into...

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Kate Middleton Is Pregnant, in Hospital

Kate Middleton is pregnant.The most eagerly awaited pregnancy was announced today by St. James Palace on behalf of Middleton and her husband Prince William.The child, whether boy or girl, will eventually be heir to the British throne according to new legislation awaiting final approval.The duchess was admitted to King Edward VII Hospital today in central London with hyperemesis...

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Tiny tug of war in cells underpins life

TUG of war could well be the oldest game in the world. Cells use it for division, and now researchers have measured the forces involved when an amoeba plays the game. Hirokazu Tanimoto and Masaki Sano at the University of Tokyo,...

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Football: Norwich beat Sunderland to extend unbeaten run

NORWICH, United Kingdom: Norwich City extended their unbeaten run to eight Premier League games with a 2-1 win at home to Sunderland on Sunday that left the visitors just a point above the relegation zone.Goals from Sebastien Bassong and Anthony Pilkington put Norwich 2-0 up and although Craig Gardner replied before half-time, Martin O'Neill's side could not find an equaliser despite a...

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Kids, here's 3D proof that Santa exists

See, he's coming.(Credit:NORADTracksSanta/YouTube Screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET)Dear Children of the World,I have a very important message for you.A few days ago, a man in Kingston, Ontario, (look it up) turned up at the annual Santa Claus parade and began shouting that Santa doesn't exist.I know, I know. He must have been a really, really mean man. Or just really crazy. Or he'd been at Dad's...

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Photos: Kilauea Lava Reaches the Sea

Into the Sea Photograph by Hugh Gentry, ReutersA spectacular natural phenomenon was on display early this week as lava from a vent in Hawaii's Kilauea volcano flowed into...

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Geithner on Fiscal Cliff: Ball Is in GOP's Court

(ABC News)With the fiscal cliff looming and no deal to resolve it in sight, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner expressed confidence that a compromise could be reached during my interview with him on “This Week,” but said the burden is now on Republicans to help find a solution to avoid a potential economic crisis.(More from Sunday’s show HERE.)“I actually think that we’re gonna get there. I...

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