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Quark founder and Nobel Prize winner passes away

May 28, 2019
News
US physicist Murray Gell-Mann, a leading figure in the creation of the Standard Model of particle physics, has passed away at the age of 89.
Physics & Engineering
Astronomy, Physics
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Physicists edge closer to superconductivity at room temperature

May 24, 2019
News
An international research team has claimed to have raised the temperature at which superconductivity occurs, to around 23°C. The achievement, observed in lanthanum superhydrides under high pressure by scientists at...
Materials, Physics & Engineering
Condensed Matter Physics, Energy, Materials Science, Physics, Solid State Physics
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Brexit causing pesticide regulatory fears

May 23, 2019
News
The UK’s withdrawal from the European Union includes the removal of a blanket ban on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), according to the UK Trade Policy Observatory, which would weaken regulation...
Chemistry, Life Sciences
Chemistry, Green Chemistry, Health/Diagnostics, Medical/Health
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Antibody papers yielding inconsistent results

May 23, 2019
News
Inconsistencies in immunohistochemical (IHC) staining are making laboratory experiments unreliable, according to a US study. Scientists at Johns Hopkins Kimmel Center in Maryland documented variations in the way scientists practice...
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Policy
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China’s graphene dominance set to subside

May 23, 2019
News
China's leading position in the graphene market may slip, according to a report from IDTechEx Research, as the material’s affordability increases worldwide. According to the IDTechEx Research’s report, Graphene, 2D...
Materials
Materials Science
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Light-powered data storage

May 22, 2019
News
A superfast and energy efficient method of processing data uses light instead of electricity. Lancaster University scientists developed a small antenna on top of a magnet – which are used...
Physics & Engineering
Computer Science, Energy
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BU announces £38M STEM centre

May 21, 2019
News
Bournemouth University has announced £38 million will be invested in a new academic building for STEM research and training. The 7,500sqm building, which represents phase two of its Poole Gateway...
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Science says goodbye to the original kilogram

May 20, 2019
News
The metal block that represents the global standard of the kilogram has been replaced after 130 years. As of World Metrology Day (Monday, May 20), redefined standards of the International...
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Policy
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PolyProx Therapeutics secures £3.4M for cancer treatment

May 17, 2019
News
Cambridge-based biotechnology company PolyProx Therapeutics has raised £3.4 million in seed capital to finance development of its cancer drug technology. The Department of Pharmacology, University of Cambridge spin-out will develop...
Life Sciences
Drugs & Pharmaceuticals
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Darwinian cancer drug project

May 16, 2019
News
A new drug discovery programme with a “Darwinian” approach to treating cancer will be opened at the Institute of Cancer Research in London. The new Centre for Cancer Drug Discovery...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals
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Churchill trust opens science fellowships

May 16, 2019
News
The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust has opened applications for overseas funding grants to bring help bring research ideas and best practices to the UK. The Churchill Fellowships will fund overseas...
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Deep ocean garbage

May 15, 2019
News
Plastic debris has been found in the deepest part of the ocean. As part of The Five Deeps expedition, US explorer Victor Vescovo travelled 10,927 metres to the bottom of...
Life Sciences
Marine Biology
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