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Ultra-fast winds explain galaxy growth

March 22, 2017
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have captured the most detailed measurements of gases flowing from black holes, helping them better understand galaxy growth.

Novel nanofibre boosts hopes for future energy methods

March 20, 2017
The creation of a new nanofibre could help enable the production of next generation rechargeable batteries, according to US researchers.

Mapping the stars’ family tree

March 13, 2017
By taking advantage of techniques used in archaeology and biology, researchers are building a family tree of the galaxy’s stars.

Metal-organic frameworks structure scrutinised

March 2, 2017
New high-sensitivity cameras have enabled researchers to better understand the atomic structure of metal-organic frameworks.

Self-assembly brightens LED future

February 14, 2017
Researchers at Princeton, have created a technique enabling the self-assembly of perovskite crystals to produce more efficient, stable and durable LEDs.

Everywoman in Tech award goes to chemical engineer

February 10, 2017
A Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Bath has won the Academic Award in the UK’s biggest programme championing women in technology.

Optogenetics breakthrough achieved in Japan

February 9, 2017
Light has been successfully used by a Japanese researcher to manipulate gene expression to produce double-headed zebrafish.

Planetary ‘spitballs’ hurtled from galaxy’s centre

February 7, 2017
Researchers believe a giant black hole at the centre of the Milky Way is hurling planet-sized objects throughout the galaxy, after new research by researchers in the US.

Self-assembling materials discovered

February 6, 2017
Researchers at the Academy of Finland have discovered gold nanoclusters that can self-assemble to form two and three-dimensional materials

SESAME synchrotron circulates first beam

January 30, 2017
The Middle East’s first ‘light-source laboratory’ has circulated a beam for the first time.

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