Top stories as Tregartha Dinnie sees it via the world wide web

Fracking 'should continue with checks'
A controversial gas extraction method which triggered two earth tremors near Blackpool last year should continue under strict conditions, a government-appointed panel of experts says. (BBC News Online) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17726538

America's deadly devotion to guns

There are around 90 guns for every 100 Americans yet, despite 85 fatal shootings a day, the mighty US gun lobby is as powerful as ever. In the wake of Trayvon Martin's killing, Gary Younge reports on the country's deadly attachment to firearms (The Guardian online) http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/apr/16/americas-deadly-devotion-guns

Spectacular Solar Flare Erupts From The Sun

Nasa has released spectacular images of a powerful solar flare erupting from the sun.

Although measured as "moderate", the sun storm captured by Nasa spacecraft revealed it to be a stunning display of magnetic plasma. (Sky News Online) http://news.sky.com/home/technology/article/16210137