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Scientists develop environmentally safe, frost-resistant coatings

April 1, 2022
As the urgency to eradicate environmental pollution increases, many biomaterials are being developed. However, these advanced materials often rely on non-compostable coatings for robust functionality. Now, a team of researchers...

UN debate on how to make science and technology more sustainable and inclusive

March 24, 2022
A debate to discuss how science and technology can boost Covid-19 recovery is to be held in the UN. The Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development,...

Rising costs and material shortages pile pressure on UK’s over-stretched laboratories

March 2, 2022
A stark warning has been issued about the challenges facing under-pressure laboratories in the UK as spiralling costs, rising demand and stockpiling strategies have led to ‘empty warehouses’ and a...

Leadership pilot encourages progression for women in STEM

February 11, 2022
To celebrate the UN’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science the Pistoia Alliance has announced the pilot phase of a new Women in STEM leadership program. The new...

New Levelling Up white paper highlights research and innovation

February 8, 2022
Academics and business experts respond to the Government’s new levelling up agenda, as outlined in a recent white paper, which places research and innovation firmly in the centre of it's...

Replacing unsustainable materials in nanostructure surfaces

February 7, 2022
New research results from Linnaeus University opens for a future with more sustainably produced nanotechnology, where limited natural resources can be replaced with, among other things, maize and milk proteins.

Applying MATIC to harness immune cells from tumours to fight cancer

February 4, 2022
Northwestern University researchers have developed a new tool to harness immune cells from tumours to fight cancer rapidly and effectively. Using a new technology called microfluidic affinity targeting of infiltrating...

Chemists use DNA to build the world’s tiniest antenna

January 14, 2022
Inspired by the ‘Lego-like’ properties of DNA, with building blocks that are typically 20,000 times smaller than a human hair, a new DNA-based fluorescent nanoantenna will monitor the structural change...

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