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A real blow for the sneezes

December 22, 2008
For those sufferers of allergic rhinitis – scientists at Oxford University have some good Christmas news for you.

Tis the season to be contrary

December 22, 2008
In the build up to Christmas tempers may well be frayed – but fear not, endocrinology may hold the key to a calm yuletide.

Putting YOU under the microscope

December 16, 2008
Scientists spend their time examining, testing, learning and analysing – well, we thought it was about time we did the same to them! In conjunction with Science World 2008 we...

Is UK business missing out on science talent?

December 15, 2008
The UK risks losing out on top talent unless the Government and business works harder to foster a culture of innovation in the UK, according to new research by Toshiba.

Bloodhound seeks 1,000mph record

December 12, 2008
In the challenge to create a car capable of 1,000mph, Richard Noble OBE has turned to world class UK research.

First images of multi-planet system

December 12, 2008
An international team of astronomers has become the first to capture images of a multi-planet system around a normal star, much like our own solar system.

Taking the drama out of pharma

December 11, 2008
As one of the most tightly regulated industries across the globe, quality control sits at the heart of all things pharmaceutical. Jo Smewing, takes a look at some of the...

The melamine scare: Its impact on the global food supply chain

December 11, 2008
Recent news reports about melamine-tainted infant formula have sparked new concerns about the safety of the global food supply chain. Reminiscent of a similar scare in March 2007 involving pet...

Search for origin of life reaches interstellar dust

December 10, 2008
Interstellar dust particles - not, you might imagine, the dampest places in the universe - but most of the water in the universe is in the form of very cold...

Small is beautiful

December 9, 2008
The 2008 Nikon Small World photomicrography competition has highlighted just how stunning the microscopic world can be

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