February 16, 2005
- Two scientists from NASA's Ames Research Center claim to have found strong evidence that life may exist today on Mars. (space.com)
- Two human skulls called Omo I and Omo II, first discovered in Ethiopia in 1967 by anthropologist Richard Leakey, have been shown to be at least 195 000 years old. First estimated to be 130 000 years old, the reappraisal makes these the oldest human skulls discovered, and brings the fossil record in line with the genetic estimates of Homo sapiens emerging 200 000 years ago. (Nature) (ABC News)
- Researchers at Intel have developed a silicon laser that can produce a continuous beam of laser light. Such a laser is an important step on the path to creating computers that use light rather than electrical currents. (Nature) (PC World)
- The Huygens probe has detected a ratio of carbon isotopes in Titans atmosphere that suggests that the planet is geologically active. (New Scientist)
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