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SESAME synchrotron circulates first beam

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

New discovery challenges physics assumption

January 25, 2017
The production of narrowband light sources - where electromagnetic radiation would not normally be possible - has been achieved by scientists in Scotland.

Breakthrough achieved in flexible electronics

January 18, 2017
Scientists in Singapore have developed conducting polymer films that can give a superior performance in plastic electronics. Plastic, or organic, electronics are made from carbon-based semiconductors that could provide flexible,...

Asteroid exploration missions announced

January 12, 2017
NASA has announced two new missions to better understand the early stages of our Solar System.

Mirror created to understand more about Universe’s beginnings

January 3, 2017
An international team of astronomers and engineers have created a magnetic mirror that could be used to detect gravitational waves.

Dark matter analysis challenges conventional thinking

December 21, 2016
An international team of scientists have discovered that dark matter is less dense throughout space, than previously thought.

Chemists find novel method to control catalysis

December 19, 2016
Scientists in Canada have discovered a novel technique that enables them to manipulate catalytic reactions.

Elemental discovery points to history of water on Mars

December 19, 2016
Boron has been detected for the first time on planet Mars, indicating the presence of long-term groundwater in the past.

Asteroid collision detection improves after bright find

December 12, 2016
Astronomers have discovered more information about the smallest known asteroid - discovered last year - which could help predict potential asteroid collisions on Earth.

Neutron star explains quantum quirk

December 10, 2016
Researchers have observed for the first time quantum physics behaviour predicted 80 years ago.

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