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Crop crisis

February 15, 2019
Insight
Regardless of where you stand on the ethics of GM food, one thing is undeniable – a recent decision by the European Court of Justice has made the job of...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Biology, Comment And Analysis
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Reading the immune system

February 14, 2019
Insight
It is a combination of academia and industry which is helping Aleksandr Kovaltsuk read the logbook of the immune system…In the last three decades, scientists have developed various techniques to...
Chemistry, Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Biology, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Interviews, Medical Diagnostics, Medical/Health, Pharmaceutical
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All aboard the space bus

February 12, 2019
Insight
This year could finally see mankind scratch that space-bound itch and develop commercial, manned space-flight. But, says Russ Swan, that may not be what it seems…   The age-old dream of spaceships...
Uncategorised
Comment And Analysis
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Human neurons

February 6, 2019
Insight
This incredible image was awarded 'Image of Distinction' status in the 2018 Nikon Small World competition.
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Biology, Focal Point
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An author, philosopher and mathematician walk into a bar…

February 5, 2019
Insight
Of all the unusual research we have covered over the years here on Science Lite – even we baulked at pitching this to the Editor. But pitch we did, and...
Uncategorised
Comment And Analysis
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Shooting down HIV hope

February 4, 2019
Insight
When Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine in 2014, all passengers and crew were killed – among them Dr Joep Lange who had dedicated his life to...
Chemistry, Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Biology, Drug Discovery, Interviews, Medical Diagnostics, Medical/Health, Pharmaceutical
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Here’s to a scientific icon

February 4, 2019
Insight
The United Nations has designated 2019 as the International Year of the Periodic Table to celebrate one of the most significant achievements in science.In March, it will be 150 years since the...
Uncategorised
Comment And Analysis
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Show us the money

January 18, 2019
Insight
In what is a turbulent political time, CaSE has been working to support the cross-party desire to increase spending on research and development.The Government’s Industrial Strategy, published in late 2017,...
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Comment And Analysis
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The human effect on biodiversity

January 9, 2019
Insight
The relationship between human activity and animal evolution is complex, but one thing we do know is that we have been bad for biodiversity...
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Comment And Analysis
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Tough questions on ageing

January 8, 2019
Insight
There comes a time – and this must happen to everyone – when you suddenly notice you are old…or, at least, no longer young. And so it should be –...
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Comment And Analysis
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Chachani mountain

January 8, 2019
Insight
The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission snapped this image of the Chachani mountain in Peru. Standing at over 6000m, Chachani is the tallest of the mountains near the Peruvian city of Arequipa.
Earth & Environmental
Earth & Environmental, Environment, Focal Point, Geology
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Addressing the helium shortage

January 8, 2019
Insight
The helium shortage, party balloons and a revolutionary energy source – all the perfect ingredients for New Year knees-up say Russ Swan… We're in the full swing of party season...
Uncategorised
Comment And Analysis
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