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Taming Tempests

September 8, 2017
Feature
Dr Qin Jim Chen explains how hurricane modelling enables the prediction of natural phenomena that could endanger lives
Earth & Environmental
Earth & Environmental, Earth & Environmental Sciences, In Depth
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A new quantum uncertainty

September 5, 2017
Feature
It’s quantum entanglement, but not as we know it say Kayn Forbes and David Andrews as we discover there is still plenty of room for quantum mechanics to evolve
Physics & Engineering
Astronomy, In Depth, Physics
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The great reproducibility problem

August 22, 2017
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If we can’t reproduce findings – then it isn’t science anymore. This is why the reproducibility problem in biomedical science is such a key issue – and we are all...
Chemistry, Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Biology, Biotech, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, In Depth, Pharmaceutical, Pharmacology
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Don’t let energy efficiency tie you in knots

August 15, 2017
Feature
Laboratories are some of the most sophisticated man made environments on the planet – however, as the complexity of these facilities grows, so does their energy usage. Here, John Rush...
Earth & Environmental
Environment, In Depth
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Finding the level

August 10, 2017
Feature
Is there ever a time when knowledge, instead of helping us, does the opposite? Carlisle Baker-Jackson ponders this as sparks of suspicion fly around the contentious issue of female testosterone...
Uncategorised
In Depth
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The ultimate growth industry

August 1, 2017
Feature
Regenerative medicine offers hope to millions of people worldwide and involves some of our most advanced biomedical science… and some apples. Here, Carlisle Baker-Jackson brings us the most promising and...
Physics & Engineering
Chemical Engineering, Engineering, In Depth
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It’s not easy being green

August 1, 2017
Feature
‘Green chemistry’ – just an empty buzz-word or a vital strategy for the future of chemistry? Christina Valimaki tells us why sustainability in chemistry is vital, not just for industry...
Uncategorised
In Depth
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There will be blood…

July 20, 2017
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But what kind? Today’s clinical chemistry laboratories play a critical role in the provision of patient care: fast and accurate pathology testing is vital. But which type of blood samples...
Uncategorised
In Depth
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One size doesn’t fit all

July 20, 2017
Feature
Mike Clayton considers how the current systems and processes in the clinical laboratory aren’t necessarily up to the task of helping to meet demands and explores ways of working to...
Uncategorised
In Depth
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Stopping it all going wrong

July 18, 2017
Feature
Safety assessments for medical devices typically focus on potential hazards occurring during use from electrical or mechanical aspects of the design. But, asks Richard Poate, how do we prevent malfunction?
Uncategorised
In Depth
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The last unit standing

July 13, 2017
Feature
The kilogram is the last artefact based SI unit – something that has taken the best part of 20 years to change. Dr Ian Robinson takes us on a journey...
Uncategorised
In Depth
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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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