A lengthly but absorbing article on how the behaviour of people during a catastrophic event can affect their chances of survival. Survival is not just a product of luck. We can do far more than we think to improve our odds of preventing and surviving even the most horrendous of catastrophes. It's a matter of preparation - bolting down your water heater before an earthquake or actually reading the in-flight ... Read full entry

Blake's 7 poised for Sky comeback Though still to be confirmed, this will most likely be a re-make of the classic science fiction show, rather than picking up where the fourth series, and that much reviled final episode, left off. "The time is ripe for a revival of a show that represents the best traditions of the genre, not to mention one of the best-loved and most successful dramas of all ... Read full entry

Hope dims that Earth will survive Sun's death Hopes that planet Earth may survive the Sun's red giant phase, which will occur in a couple of billion years time (hopefully later rather than sooner), have been dashed by a recent study into the eventuality. In a few billion years, the Sun will fuse the last of its hydrogen into helium, turn into a red giant and expand to 250 times ... Read full entry