The operation to defrost the 10-metre (34 feet) long, half-tonne squid began on Monday afternoon in Wellington following a postponement of 24 hours.

Downloading music from the internet can be really easy. In this guide I will talk you through downloading music from a site called 7Digital - it is an easy to use site which doesn't require you to install any programs such as itunes.

Word of warning - if you are using a work or school computer make sure you have permission to download songs before you do. Many companies have a clause about the misuse of computers, downloading songs without permission can get you in serious trouble.

According to Russian news agency Novosti, baby cockroaches conceived aboard a satellite in September have apparently grown up to be faster and tougher than their terrestrial brethren.

After all the science fiction showing space flights giving creatures super powers - why would these cosmonauts get permission to take cockroaches into space. Where is the health and safety people?

This video was put together by and shows Dean Tabreham of the RAF Dancing to different songs whilst trying to marshall Fighter Jets at the same time. The video is in aid of Cancer research and donations will be gratefully accepted at www.cancerresearchuk.org for an extremely worthy cause.

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High Definition DVD and Blu-ray are the new generation of DVDs which offer a higher quality picture than normal discs providing a clear picture and surround sound. The idea has been that they will replace normal DVDs.

5 Current Genetic Experiments Most Likely to Destroy Humanity

Most frightening is of course the idea of combining the DNA of Spiders with other creatures - any creatures whatsoever... scientists should just not be allowed to combine spider DNA with anything... ever

What made me laugh most was the question of health and safety regards passing through the Northern lights.

Although launching humans into an active aurora holds little scientific interest (if it did, it would have probably been done by now), it does pose some prudent health and safety questions. As Dr Olle Norberg, Esrange's director, confidently states: "Is there a build-up of charge on the spacecraft? What is the radiation dose that you would receive? Those studies came out saying it is safe to do this." Phew, that's a relief.

Try telling that to the fantastic four who gained superpowers after exposure to cosmic rays during a scientific mission to outer space.

The Pope has ordered his bishops to set up exorcism squads to tackle the rise of Satanism.
Vatican chiefs are concerned at what they see as an increased interest in the occult.

There is a pile of man made rubbish floating in the ocean twice the size of the UK

This is just the beginning of the year and already it looks as if its starting to hit the fan, lets see what other good news we can find for this year

The Royal Marines have found a novel way to keep a stiff upper lip while fighting the Taleban in Helmand Province this Christmas - by holding a "moustache contest".