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Multiplexed biomarker test for wearables

June 27, 2017
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Engineers in the US have created a sensor that could potentially detect multiple biomarkers and will be small enough to be used in hand-held or wearable devices.
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Biotechnology
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Worldwide imaging sharing project launched

June 26, 2017
News
A group of scientists are aiming to aggregate image data from around the world to improve studies.
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Microscope company celebrates prestigious European award

June 23, 2017
News
ioLight – the world’s first portable hi-res digital microscope has won the European Product Design Award.
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Distant star shines light on Einstein theory

June 22, 2017
News
For the first time ever, scientists have measured the mass of a white dwarf by using the Hubble Telescope to observe how it deflects light from a background star.
Physics & Engineering
Astronomy, Physics
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New conducting sheets hint at smaller electronics

June 19, 2017
News
Smaller electronic devices could be possible after scientists discover a new way to create extremely thin and reconfigurable electrical conducting sheets.
Materials
Nanotechnology
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£20m science hub construction begins

June 16, 2017
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Construction giant Kier has begun work on a new laboratory building at Newcastle’s Science Central.
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Novel sustainable technique created for metal refinement

June 13, 2017
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A new method has been developed to extract metals without requiring toxic solvents and reagents.
Chemistry, Physics & Engineering
Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Energy
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Study shakes elephants’ genetic tree

June 12, 2017
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Palaeontologists, after new genetic analysis, are challenging the belief that African elephants belong to one distinct species.
Life Sciences
Zoology
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Is a hung parliament good for science?

June 9, 2017
News
With a lot to lose from Brexit, the moderating force of a hung parliament could be good for science, say the Campaign for Science and Engineering as they launch their...
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Policy
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Spin out raises investment to tackle genetic disease

June 9, 2017
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Z Factor, a spinout from the University of Cambridge has raised £7m in series A investment to assist in discovering drugs to treat liver and lung disease.
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New species of early snake discovered

June 8, 2017
News
Palaeontologists have discovered a new species of ancient snake that lived 5 million years ago.
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Paleobiology
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‘Styrofoam’ planet promises much for habitable planet search

June 7, 2017
News
Researchers at Lehigh University in the US have discovered a new planet with a styrofoam-like density.
Physics & Engineering
Astrophysics, Physics
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