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Bringing the Sun down to Earth

July 10, 2017
Feature
Technical difficulties, experimental dead-ends and eye-watering development costs – yet the gargantuan challenge of taming nuclear fusion power is certainly within reach says Dr Andrew Kirk as he talks us...
Materials, Physics & Engineering
Astronomy, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, In Depth, Materials, Materials Science, Physics
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When we were asked for zombie eyes…

July 4, 2017
Insight
Zombies can be recreated easily enough for the big screen with special effects and cosmetics. So what role, if any, does the humble autoclave play in this? Ashley Rogers from...
Life Sciences, Physics & Engineering
Biological Sciences, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Interviews
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Distant star shines light on Einstein theory

June 22, 2017
News
For the first time ever, scientists have measured the mass of a white dwarf by using the Hubble Telescope to observe how it deflects light from a background star.
Physics & Engineering
Astronomy, Physics
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Novel sustainable technique created for metal refinement

June 13, 2017
News
A new method has been developed to extract metals without requiring toxic solvents and reagents.
Chemistry, Physics & Engineering
Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Energy
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‘Styrofoam’ planet promises much for habitable planet search

June 7, 2017
News
Researchers at Lehigh University in the US have discovered a new planet with a styrofoam-like density.
Physics & Engineering
Astrophysics, Physics
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Glacial footprint

June 5, 2017
Insight
This image shows a glacial landform, now submerged under the sea, categorised as a spiralling iceberg ploughmark.
Earth & Environmental, Physics & Engineering
Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Environment, Focal Point
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Exoplanet research uncovers simple atmosphere

May 24, 2017
News
Astronomers have unexpectedly discovered a primitive atmosphere around a ‘warm Neptune’.
Physics & Engineering
Astronomy, Physics
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Battery and self-driving vehicle research to begin in Warwick

May 18, 2017
News
The government have announced a wave of funding for both high energy battery research and an autonomous vehicle research project at the University of Warwick. The BMW group will lead...
Physics & Engineering
Energy
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Breakthrough in transistor production could revolutionise electronics

May 15, 2017
News
Researchers in Dublin have created nanometre-thick film transistors entirely of two-dimensional nanomaterials, opening up a wide array of potential future applications.  Using standard electronic printing techniques, graphene flakes were combined...
Chemistry, Physics & Engineering
Chemical Engineering, Chemistry
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Carbon capture and storage project receives boost

May 12, 2017
News
The University of Sheffield has secured funding of more than £6m to develop its carbon and storage research for another five years.
Physics & Engineering
Energy
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