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Microsoft Research and Bill Gates bring historic physics lectures to Web

Microsoft Research, in collaboration with Microsoft Corp Chairman Bill Gates, has launched a website that makes an acclaimed lecture series by the iconic physicist Richard Feynman freely available to the general public for the first time.

New drug blocks common cancer pathway

Scientist have developed a new drug which can reduce the growth of tumours in mice by up to 98 per cent, according to a study published in Molecular Cancer Therapeutics this week.

Church of England General Synod to debate communion with ACNA

The General Synod of the Church of England is to be asked to decide whether it wants to be in communion with the newly founded Anglican Church of North America.

Churches encouraged to try 'liberating' approach to mission

To prepare for the beginning of a new term, churches are being encouraged to adopt a more liberating and holistic approach to impacting their communities.

London aims to become Fairtrade Diocese

The Bishop of Edmonton launched the Diocese of London’s Fairtrade Day, The Big Brew, on Saturday, in which churches across London were encouraged to promote the use of Fairtrade goods.

Purity ring app released for iPhone

Christian iPhone app developer Island Wall Entertainment has developed a purity ring iPhone app in an attempt to engage with today’s youth using new mediums.

MRDF launches 2009 Harvest pack

The Methodist Relief and Development Fund launched its 2009 Harvest pack, Enriching Harvest, at the Methodist Church’s annual conference last week.

Rebecca St James reaches out to prodigals in new book

St James is hoping her new book will capture, inspire, and encourage anyone who has ever wandered away from God or doubted their faith.

IBS-STL enters third century of ministry as Biblica

IBS-STL, the merged ministry of the International Bible Society and Send the Light, is moving forward into its third century with a new name – Biblica.

Vatican-backed newspaper gives thumbs up to latest Harry Potter film

The Vatican’s semi-official newspaper has offered a surprisingly positive review of the latest Harry Potter film, saying that the moral values presented are more likely to stick with moviegoers than any appeal that witchcraft may have.

Seventh church bombed in Iraq within 48 hours

A Chaldean Christian church in Iraq was bombed Monday, injuring three children in the latest violent act against a Christian house of worship, Iraqi officials said.

Son of 'godfather of gospel' to lead church

The son of the late Rev Timothy Wright was installed as pastor of his father’s church on Sunday, three months after the death of the Grammy-nominated gospel music singer known to some as the "godfather of gospel".

Princess Royal honours Scottish churches

Scotland's Churches Scheme will celebrate the country's Year of Homecoming by holding its annual gathering in the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday.

Call to reform divorce law

A compulsory three-month “cooling off” period in which estranged couples must find out about the implications of a divorce is recommended in a major new report on family law reform to be published today.

Church must provide ‘safe space’ for children, says bishop

“Children need friends in reality and not just on a computer screen,” says the Bishop of Lichfield.

Most Britons want to see end to poverty in their lifetime

A poll out today has found that nearly three quarters of British men and women want to see an end to poverty in their lifetime.