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Extra-terrestrial invader downgraded to a truck

March 10, 2024
Ground vibrations picked up at a remote seismic station a decade ago and attributed to a meteor may have a more mundane origin, suggests new research.

Farm to gutter: Genomic surveillance to track AMR

March 4, 2024
Governments are waking up to the dangers presented by antimicrobial resistance but the focus on clinical monitoring needs to be complemented with much more attention to livestock and wastewater contamination...

Radio waves offer gentler and more efficient way to alter bacteria DNA

March 3, 2024
Radio waves have been successfully harnessed to provide a less traumatic means to alter the DNA of bacteria cells.

Jellyfish inspire fast forensics fingerprint breakthrough

March 3, 2024
A new water soluble, non-toxic fluorescent spray that renders fingerprints visible in 10 seconds is being pioneered by an Anglo-Chinese university team – with inspiration from jellyfish.

‘Potash price rise undermines global food security’ warning

February 25, 2024
Rising prices for potash across the globe are creating a threat to the level of global food security warns a new joint study by UCL, the University of Edinburgh and...

Nine in 10 life scientists surveyed don’t understand US or European AI rules

February 25, 2024
Just 9% of life science professionals polled say they understand either EU or US laws on the use of artificial intelligence in their sector, claims a new survey.

Million dollar beep

February 19, 2024
Digital hackers may be the bigger threat but don’t overlook the need for safeguards against more commonplace errors, details Ellie Gabel.

UKSA £7.4 mill funds UK universities’ role in global space race

February 19, 2024
UK Space Agency funding will enable university based scientists to be involved in a raft international missions to the Moon, Mars and Venus.

Surrey makes history with two pinches of salt

February 19, 2024
Scientists at the University of Surrey are claiming a first with their observations on the effects of electrical current caused by combining different salts in liquid.

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