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Phoenix diary: Mission to Mars
Dr Tom Pike, from Imperial College London, shares his experiences of being part of the Phoenix Mars probe team.

'Yeti hair' to get DNA analysis
Scientists in the UK who examined hairs reputed to belong to a yeti in India say that an initial series of tests have proved inconclusive.

Success after sperm 'close-ups'
Using a powerful microscope to select the healthiest-looking sperm improves fertility treatment success rates, say scientists.

Cameron's Britain: Education
The Conservatives' education policies are put under the microscope by BBC News' James Westhead.

Africa's choices: Cartoons or imams?
Some of Africa's most controversial issues come under the microscope in award-winning film Clouds Over Conakry.

Students 'had hints' before exam
An exam board investigates claims some teachers gave students hints about an A-level biology exam.

Rural policing under microscope
Members of Holyrood's justice committee visit the Borders to study community policing in the area.

Face creams under the microscope
A clinical trial on a Boots moisturiser could pave the way for other face creams to subject themselves to rigorous testing, experts say.

Language experts celebrate Scouse
The Liverpool accent is put under the microscope by languages experts at a public event in the city.

'Darkest ever' material created
Superblack material made from microscopic carbon nanotubes is produced in a US laboratory.

Rich life emerges from nature's freezer
Tiny channels in the Arctic ice support creatures that play a crucial role in climate-affected ecosystems.

Health in 2007 under the microscope
Dot Kirby puts another year within the Northern Ireland health sector under the microscope.

Judo star under the microscope
Meet the man Sir Clive Woodward is backing for Olympic glory

New light on Victorian images
An exhibition shining new light on a series of Victoroan microscope images goes on display.

Stadium finances under microscope
Cash concerns at Doncaster's Keepmoat Stadium will be discussed by the town's cabinet.

Gender equality dogs India's army
The Indian army's claims of being a gender sensitive organisation are under the microscope, says the BBC's Renu Agal.

Phoenix diary: Mission to Mars
Dr Tom Pike is a team member on Nasa's Phoenix mission to Mars. He is writing a diary of his experiences on the project.

Health plans go under microscope
Councillors in Hartlepool are to examine the future of the town's hospital and health services.

Sensitive giant probes atomic world
The UK's most powerful microscope, based at Imperial College London, moves towards full operation.

Experimental college eyes future
In a clash of opinions over the future of Dartington College of Arts, the driving forces behind it come under the microscope.