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Nanotechnology boosts oil recovery chances

July 6, 2016
A new method utilising nanoparticle-containing solutions that allow for enhanced recovery of oil at low cost, has been discovered by scientists at the University of Houston.

The beauty of the beast

July 5, 2016
The enigmatic Tully Monster has become something of a palaeontological icon, yet there is much to learn about this mysterious beast. Here Thomas Clements takes us along for the ride...

Nanoparticle embedding method created

July 5, 2016
Tools such as ‘smart display’ 3D glasses or remote radiation sensors could be more easily created after a recent breakthrough allows light-emitting nanoparticles to be embedded in glass.

Material discovered to lower nuclear fuel recycling costs

July 4, 2016
A computer model has helped scientists find a new material that could help nuclear fuel recycling by capturing gases released during reprocessing.

Stem cell

July 1, 2016
A single human stem cell with a diameter of approximately 15 micrometres.

Old dog, new tricks

June 21, 2016
Have we overlooked some incredible pharmacological properties of aspirin? Martyna Petrulyte takes a look at the growing body of evidence and wonders if patients will soon be able to ask:...

IUPAC names new elements

June 8, 2016
The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry has proposed the names for four recently discovered elements.

Faster heart attack detection device launched

June 2, 2016
A new device has been released to inform clinicians if a patient has suffered a heart attack within a 10 minute period.

Space mission to measure biomass step closer to lift-off

May 26, 2016
A mission to measure the Earth’s biomass is closer to launch after a contract to build its necessary technology was agreed.

Lasers used to create new compounds

May 20, 2016
Scientists at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics have used lasers to manipulate atoms in hydrocarbons.

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