How to swat a fly: Mystery solved, say scientists

Researchers in the US say they have solved the mystery of why flies are so hard to swat.

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Virtual battle

The simulator that trains soldiers to deal with danger

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Zoom passengers seek new flights

Hundreds of travellers left stranded by the collapse of budget airline Zoom attempt to continue their journeys.

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Lockerbie evidence not disclosed

Scottish police had information that could have changed the outcome of the Lockerbie trial, a BBC programme learns.

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Sculpture recreates iconic photo

A sculpture based on Oscar Marzaroli's famous "Gorbals Boys" photograph is to be unveiled in Glasgow.

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What do you want to talk about?

What do you want the world to talk about?

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Bradford & Bingley announces loss

Buy-to-let specialist Bradford & Bingley reports a half-year loss of £26.7m after being hit by the credit crunch.

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Parents sue over girl's death

The parents of a schoolgirl who died of a heart condition plan to sue her school for failing to tell them she was ill.

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More turbulence?

As Zoom suspends flights, will other airlines go under?

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Carers 'need more financial help'

The government must provide more money to help Britain's six million unpaid carers who save the taxpayer £87bn, MPs say.

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Hargreaves to miss England games

Man Utd say Owen Hargreaves will not be fit for England's World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Croatia, adding to Fabio Capello's problems in midfield.

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US rejects 'false' Russia claim

The US dismisses accusations by Russia that it helped provoke the conflict in Georgia for domestic political reasons.

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Obama launches historic campaign

Barack Obama promises to keep the American dream alive as he accepts his historic Democratic nomination for the White House.

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'PM terror threat' three in court

Three men questioned over an alleged threat to assassinate Gordon Brown are due to appear in court later.

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DVLA staff strike over 'pay gap'

Workers at the DVLA strike over claims they are paid 16% less than others in the Department of Transport

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Smart thinking?

The retailers' price war over school uniforms

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Audio slideshow

Student's "journey of a lifetime" with Mexican circus

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Arson mystery

Luxurious life of missing father Christopher Foster

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Murray edges past Llodra

British number one Andy Murray digs deep to reach round three of the US Open with an erratic four-set win over Michael Llodra.

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Police hope to enter arson house

Officers investigating a fire at the home of a wealthy family, who are all missing, hope to be able to enter the burnt-out building.

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Passengers stranded as Zoom folds

About 100 passengers who were expecting to fly to Canada are stranded at Belfast International Airport as their airline folds.

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Councils set for new housing role

Measures that would allow councils to intervene in the housing market are likely to be announced next week.

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Deadly Cameroon tanker explosion

A fuel tanker overturns and explodes in Cameroon, with 30 people feared to have been burned to death.

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Online maps accused of wiping out Britain's rich heritage

Internet mapping is demolishing thousands of years of Britain's geography and history, a leading cartographer claims

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7 days quiz

Which new Strictly star is already injured?

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Lockerbie evidence not disclosed

Scottish police had information that could have changed the outcome of the Lockerbie trial, a BBC programme learns.

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'PM terror threat' three in court

Three men questioned over an alleged threat to assassinate Gordon Brown are due to appear in court later.

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Police hope to enter arson house

Officers investigating a fire at the home of a wealthy family, who are all missing, hope to be able to enter the burnt-out building.

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Arson mystery

Luxurious life of missing father Christopher Foster

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Audio slideshow

Student's "journey of a lifetime" with Mexican circus

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DVLA staff strike over 'pay gap'

Workers at the DVLA strike over claims they are paid 16% less than others in the Department of Transport

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Virtual battle

The simulator that trains soldiers to deal with danger

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Zoom passengers seek new flights

Hundreds of travellers left stranded by the collapse of budget airline Zoom attempt to continue their journeys.

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What do you want to talk about?

What do you want the world to talk about?

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Obama launches historic campaign

Barack Obama promises to keep the American dream alive as he accepts his historic Democratic nomination for the White House.

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Hargreaves to miss England games

Man Utd say Owen Hargreaves will not be fit for England's World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Croatia, adding to Fabio Capello's problems in midfield.

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Smart thinking?

The retailers' price war over school uniforms

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Murray edges past Llodra

British number one Andy Murray digs deep to reach round three of the US Open with an erratic four-set win over Michael Llodra.

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Online maps accused of wiping out Britain's rich heritage

Internet mapping is demolishing thousands of years of Britain's geography and history, a leading cartographer claims

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How to swat a fly: Mystery solved, say scientists

Researchers in the US say they have solved the mystery of why flies are so hard to swat.

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Parents sue over girl's death

The parents of a schoolgirl who died of a heart condition plan to sue her school for failing to tell them she was ill.

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Carers 'need more financial help'

The government must provide more money to help Britain's six million unpaid carers who save the taxpayer £87bn, MPs say.

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US rejects 'false' Russia claim

The US dismisses accusations by Russia that it helped provoke the conflict in Georgia for domestic political reasons.

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Bradford & Bingley announces loss

Buy-to-let specialist Bradford & Bingley reports a half-year loss of £26.7m after being hit by the credit crunch.

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More turbulence?

As Zoom suspends flights, will other airlines go under?

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Passengers stranded as Zoom folds

About 100 passengers who were expecting to fly to Canada are stranded at Belfast International Airport as their airline folds.

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7 days quiz

Which new Strictly star is already injured?

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Councils set for new housing role

Measures that would allow councils to intervene in the housing market are likely to be announced next week.

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Deadly Cameroon tanker explosion

A fuel tanker overturns and explodes in Cameroon, with 30 people feared to have been burned to death.

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Sculpture recreates iconic photo

A sculpture based on Oscar Marzaroli's famous "Gorbals Boys" photograph is to be unveiled in Glasgow.

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