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Sensing and instrumentation spend set to increase

October 31, 2007
UK companies operating in the multi-billion pound sensing and instrumentation market expect to increase their spend on research by an average of 10% in the coming 12 months.

A revolution in sample collection

October 30, 2007
Results of a simple dip dye test. More than 40 years after the pioneering development of single-use laboratory plastics, a major advance in swab technology has resulted in a new...

Microwave sensor – fat chance!

October 29, 2007
They might be ideal for that last minute instant meal, but now researchers are hoping that the trusty microwave could be used to determine how much fat and salt is...

Globetrotting flu keeps immune system on toes

October 26, 2007
The influenza A virus does not lie dormant during summer but migrates globally and mixes with other viral strains before returning to the Northern Hemisphere as a genetically different virus,...

Is ethics education a good thing for scientists?

October 24, 2007
Education or mentoring on the responsible way to conduct research does not always guarantee positive results on students and young researchers says a US researcher.

Do the twist

October 23, 2007
Low-level torque testing is essential in the successful development and production of small rotary products, from consumer electronics and automotive controls, to medical devices and packaging

UK should put humans in space

October 22, 2007
The UK should have involvement in both human and robotic elements of space exploration if it wants to play a full role in the unique opportunities that will define space...

Ultimate model? On yer Bike!

October 19, 2007
Here is a teaser for you - How on earth is it possible that a moving bicycle can, all by itself, be so stable?

Childs play – Newborn screening in the UK

October 18, 2007
The newborn screening programme is one of the largest in the UK – here we learn how the current challenges of screening 700,000 newborns each year can be met by...

Researchers face Oblivion

October 17, 2007
Scientists have helped to capture the essence of excitement with a live experiment that measured the thrill factor of riding a rollercoaster.

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