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Machine learning provides workout for new polymers

August 24, 2024
Materials scientists in Japan have adapted machine learning to predict the mechanical properties of new polymers.

Game Theory: More or Less: Science & Nature Edition

August 19, 2024
More or Less: Science & Nature Edition scores high on accuracy and fun.

Cold cure

August 19, 2024
Power-intensive equipment such as fridges and freezers significantly impact energy conservation in labs. The Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF) helps combat this challenge, says Richard Jafrato, who highlights how strategic...

Lab Babble: Alphabetti spaghetti

August 6, 2024
The acronymitis virus has reached all corners of science. Russ Swan senses an opportunity…

The evolution of CRISPR cell line technology

August 6, 2024
CRISPR technology’s initial applications were primarily focused on targeted genome editing, but its use has expanded into cell line engineering, which holds promises of groundbreaking advancements, insists Philip Hargreaves.

A matter of scale

July 22, 2024
Funding support and infrastructure are needed to bring bio-based products and processes to market and meet net zero targets, urges Lynsey Dunbar. Otherwise, start-ups will be looking elsewhere.

Frogs’ secret defence leaves would-be predators stuck for answers

July 12, 2024
Notorious for their ability to produce defensive toxins, frogs can also employ another, less well-known chemical weapon to foil predators.

Vallance assumes key science ministerial role

July 7, 2024
Former chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance has joined the newly elected Labour administration as the new minister of state for science.

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