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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.
Ready for a fully energised lecture?
December 12, 2016
The Christmas Lectures have been a key part of the Royal Institution’s science outreach since 1825. Following in the footsteps of scientists such as Faraday, Sagan and Dawkins, Professor Saiful...
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.
Mercury’s surface discovery challenges conventional thinking
November 30, 2016
Scientists have discovered large scale buckling that created a giant valley on the surface of Mercury. The researchers believe this shows proof of Mercury’s changing temperatures, contrary to the belief...
Scientists calculate future benefits of electric vehicles
November 22, 2016
Electric vehicles that run on batteries instead of hydrogen fuel cells are more likely to be environmentally friendly in the future, according to researchers from California and Munich. The scientists...
Experiment to unlock secrets of cosmos suggested
November 21, 2016
A method to understand why the universe is expanding and where dark energy comes from has been proposed by a pair of theoretical physicists.
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