December 2005 in Science - December 6, 2005

December 6, 2005

• The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) photographs what appears to be a previously unknown mammal species in Borneo. The lemur-like carnivorous mammal is apparently a member of the viverrid family, related to the mongoose and civet. (BBC)
• India joins the ITER project to build a prototype fusion reactor and pave the way for a fusion based, commercial power plant. The international collaboration announces that it is now supported by countries representing more than half of the world's population. (BBC)