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Nuclear associations’ deal aims to foster greater US-UK exchange 

September 18, 2025
The UK’s Nuclear Institute and the American Nuclear Society (ANS) have signed an agreement to offer reciprocal membership.

Spin-out’s £10 million aims to replace 10 billion single use plastic items

September 6, 2025
Cambridge university spin-out Xampla has won investment worth millions to enable it to develop plant-based polymers capable of replacing single-use plastics.

Chemical ‘LEGO’ hints at life’s origins

August 31, 2025
Scientists have succeeded in linking amino acids with ribonucleic acid (RNA) to suggest how the pairing might have occurred spontaneously at the origin of life.

Sensing what’s right

August 25, 2025
Rigorous cleanroom certification requires accurate, real-time data. Microchip technology provided by sophisticated integrated circuits ensure sensors are up to the task, says Ross Turnbull.

Graphene ‘cleanroom’ raises the game for quantum research

August 23, 2025
Scientists have created what they say is the cleanest graphene ever produced, possibly paving the way for significant advances in quantum research.

Graphite innovation for nuclear sector wins £13 million

August 15, 2025
A scheme to support Britain’s nuclear industry through the development of sustainable graphite supplies has won more than £13 millions worth of public and industry backing.

Phone tech to shine a light on Brazil’s pesticide problem

August 14, 2025
Fluorescent light used in TV and mobile phone screens is being employed in a new capacity – as a pesticide detector in food production.

Double dose ultrasound delivers BPA water pollution breakthrough

August 8, 2025
Developments in ultrasound technology have provided a means for tackling difficult pollutants in water, avoiding the addition of chemicals in the process.

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