Artificially replicating the male genome could help men with very low sperm counts become fathers, a scientist told the 23rd annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology. Professor Takumi Takeuchi, of Weill Medical College, Cornell University, New York, USA, said that mouse experiments by his team, led by Professor Gianpiero D. [click link for full article] Infertile Men Could Become Fathers With the Help of Mice and Cloning Techniques

Events mark the 20th World Aids Day, as campaigners say better prevention and treatment is still needed. Global effort on World Aids Day

The media group, whose publications are frequently critical in their coverage of the US administration, will attempt to position itself in the country through its website Guardian eyes US in bid to become global liberal voice

A federal judge ordered the Navy to stop using medium-range sonar in training exercises, citing a prediction that marine mammals could be harmed. Judge Limits Navy Sonar, Citing a Threat to Wildlife

Ex-UConn women’s assistant introduced as Temple head coach (Republican-American)Connecticut Womens head basketball coach Geno Auriemma, left, and new Temple University women’s head basketball coach Tonya Cardoza smile during a news conference at Temple University in Philadelphia on Tuesday.

UW-S seeks athletes for sports programs (Sheboygan Press)The University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan is now recruiting for its fall sports teams, including co-ed soccer, co-ed golf and womens volleyball.

Whitehaven News (The Whitehaven News)Nearly 1,600 women walked through the streets of Carlisle last night to help those who care for the terminally ill. They strode out for six miles in and around the city centre some in fancy dress and part of hen and birthday parties to raise vital funds for the Eden Valley Hospice.

International Women’s Day 2008The Official International Women’s Day 2008 website