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New evidence for rare black hole Researchers say they may have found further evidence for the existence of an unusual type of black hole. Dino clue to 'earliest feathers' Palaeontologists uncover a new dinosaur with what may be the earliest evidence of feathers. Cable's plan to cut science funds The UK business Secretary Vince Cable has unveiled plans for a squeeze on public funding for scientific research. Fungus threatening film history A fungus that 'eats' cine film could cause irreversible damage important archive films which hold a record of British social history. Heat pumps 'need tighter rules' Domestic heat pumps need to be subject to tighter regulations in order for them to deliver widespread energy savings, a report suggests. EU tightens rules on lab animals The EU agrees on new rules to reduce the number of animals used in lab experiments and tighten controls over such procedures. BP spreads blame over oil spill A BP report says "a series of failures" by BP and its contractors were to blame for the massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Four admit animal lab hate plot Four animal rights activists admit waging a hate campaign against people linked to a Cambridgeshire animal testing laboratory. Video to assess Wave Hub impact High definition (HD) video is being used to assess how wave energy devices will affect the ecology of coastal areas. 'No climate link' to African wars A study suggests climate change is not responsible for civil wars in Africa, challenging widely held assumptions. Tiny solar cells fix themselves A mix of chemicals borrowed from plants with tiny tubes of carbon can spontaneously create tiny, self-repairing solar cells. Inbred bees 'facing extinction' Some of the UK's rarest bumblebees are at risk of becoming extinct as a result of inbreeding, research suggests. Secrets of good dancing uncovered Scientists carry out the first rigorous analysis of dance moves that make men attractive to women. Gravity probe 'caught the cold' Europe's gravity probe, Goce, is returned to health after being knocked offline because some onboard systems got too cold as the satellite circled the Earth. Nasa plans for solar 'close encounter' Nasa is aiming to get closer to the Sun than ever before, with plans to plunge a car-sized unmanned spacecraft into the star's outer atmosphere.

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