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Catalyst promises cheap solar power

June 1, 2011
In a serendipitous discovery, researchers in Switzerland have found a way to revolutionise hydrogen production, which may have implications in solar energy storage.

The equipment recycling revolution

June 1, 2011
The Green Revolution is constantly mentioned in the press, relating to the environment and our responsibility for the Earth's resources but how does this relate to the laboratory? The answer...

Genetic legacy

May 26, 2011
As a recent father I find myself more and more concerned with the idea of legacy. What will I pass on to the next generation? What will I be remembered...

Nuclear wonderland

May 26, 2011
During the last decade, nuclear power has gradually regained its credibility in the eyes of the public but now one uncontrollable nuclear accident has reminded everyone of the risks associated...

Biotechnology YES for plant scientists

May 25, 2011
The Biotechnology Young Entrepreneur Scheme (YES) has announced a new workshop for plant, microbial and environmental scientists entering the scheme.

Environmental fragrancing

May 25, 2011
The key to a successful night out is a good ambience – but the smoking ban has uncovered several unsavoury smells which affect the perception of the evening say scientists...

Fool’s Gold – fertiliser for the oceans

May 25, 2011
Pyrite or Fools Gold is a rich source of iron in the deep sea say researchers from the University of Delaware.

How tarantulas hold on tight

May 25, 2011
Fluffy the tarantula has resolved the argument about how the arachnid stays secure on a vertical surface and may have revealed the missing link between the first silk-producing spiders and...

CRB invest in peptide manufacturing

May 23, 2011
Cambridge Research Biochemicals – a research peptide and antibody manufacturer – is home to the first Overture Robotic Peptide Library Synthesiser.

Marine bugs give new antibiotic hope

May 20, 2011
Hybrid antibiotics may be key to wiping out drug-resistant strains of the MRSA superbug say researchers from the Universities of Bristol and Birmingham.

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