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Look beyond the Horizon

August 2, 2023
While many scientists are keen to see the UK back in the Horizon Europe programme, Professor Brian J Ford remains sceptical about the benefits…

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.

Sustainability transformers win £100k in RSC Emerging Technologies Competition

July 22, 2023
Four innovations hailed for their potential to transform various sectors and address pressing global challenges were announced as the winners of the Royal Society of Chemistry's 2023 Emerging Technologies Competition.

Lab Babble: Today’s fact, tomorrow’s retract

July 10, 2023
You can withdraw a discredited paper, but the long tail of citations lingers on and on, cautions Russ Swan.

Big Ask: Pushing the boundaries

July 10, 2023
Terahertz technology may be in its relative infancy but fortunately the scientist leading the National Physical Laboratory's pioneering work, Dr Mira Naftaly boasts more than two decades experience in this...

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.

Time to get VOCal

July 3, 2023
We rightly pay attention to CO_ and methane, says Chang Foo, but more consideration is needed of the dangers of other toxic substances associated with poor air quality and numerous...

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