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Plunging research output holds back UK revival claims report

August 6, 2023
The UK’s research infrastructure and funding system must be radically overhauled in order to improve the reliability of scientific research and kick start the economy, argues think tank the Social...

NPL clock watchers hit the big time

August 6, 2023
Britain’s National Physical Laboratory is celebrating a major achievement by its scientists with the inclusion of a UK optical clock in the determination of International Atomic Time (TAI).

Juvenile star is image of the year

August 5, 2023
American Laurent Formery’s portrait of the nervous system of a juvenile sea star (Patiria miniata) has won the fourth Evident Global Image of the Year Scientific Light Microscopy Award.

IET football tournament’s out of this world

August 3, 2023
Moon Rovers 2: Lunar United 3. While it sounds like Fantasy Football, it could be one day as feasible as a Manchester derby or a Glasgow Old Firm match say...

Scottish researchers seek to turn plastic waste into pharmaceuticals

July 29, 2023
A new project led by Scottish researchers is aiming to revolutionise the pharmaceutical industry by transforming plastic waste from industrial processes into medications for neurological conditions.

NPL and STFC collaborate on small satellite calibration facility

July 29, 2023
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is partnering with the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) RAL Space to develop an advanced small satellite calibration facility.

Algorithmic advance opens door for predicting Net Zero-friendly material structures

July 8, 2023
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have claimed a significant advance in the development of new materials for achieving net zero emissions and sustainable practices.

Pines and paper alleviate science’s sustainable pain killer headache

July 8, 2023
Bath University's Department of Chemistry and Institute for Sustainability has revealed a sustainable alternative to the use of crude oil for producing pain killers including paracetamol and ibuprofen.

Breakthrough recognition for science publishing’s invisible co-reviewers

June 24, 2023
One of the science world’s leading publishers is taking a stand on behalf of hundreds of young researchers who contribute to peer reviews but receive no acknowledgement for their work.

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