A peek at the largest optical telescope in the world

A peek at the largest optical telescope in the world



For ten years, the Cerro Paranal observatory in the Atacama desert at the north end of Chile has been gazing up at the stars.

This European observatory boasts the most advanced technology: four telescopes with 8-meter diameters that are collectively known as the VLT, or "Very Large Telescope."

In 2009 they will inaugurate their newest telescope, the Vista.

Testicle chef is on the ball

Testicle chef is on the ball



A man who specialises in turning testicles into tasty cuisine has published his recipes in a new cookery book.

Ljubomir Erovic has taken his taste for the organs to new heights in his Serbian home town with creations including calf testicles in wine, bull testicles with bechamel sauce and testicle pizza.

Mammals in extinction crisis

Mammals in extinction crisis



An international conservation group says a quarter of the world's mammals face extinction.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature says hunting and habitat destruction are largely to blame for pushing nearly 1, 140 mammal species to the edge of extinction.

Argentina sees decline in bees

Argentina sees decline in bees



Experts suggested a boom in the soy industry in Argentina's Pampas plains has contributed to a drop in the bee population. Some beekeepers have looked outside the area in search of more bees. Argentina is the world's number one exporter of honey. Sarah Irwin reports.