Novel sustainable technique created for metal refinement
June 13, 2017
A new method has been developed to extract metals without requiring toxic solvents and reagents.
Study shakes elephants’ genetic tree
June 12, 2017
Palaeontologists, after new genetic analysis, are challenging the belief that African elephants belong to one distinct species.
Is a hung parliament good for science?
June 9, 2017
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...
Spin out raises investment to tackle genetic disease
June 9, 2017
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.
New species of early snake discovered
June 8, 2017
Palaeontologists have discovered a new species of ancient snake that lived 5 million years ago.
‘Styrofoam’ planet promises much for habitable planet search
June 7, 2017
Researchers at Lehigh University in the US have discovered a new planet with a styrofoam-like density.
‘Borderless’ working essential for UK’s researchers
June 6, 2017
Having the freedom to move internationally and collaborate in other countries is crucial for research and innovation, according to two surveys of the UK’s top scientists.
Breakthrough means patient specific stem cells
June 5, 2017
Scientists in the US have created blood-forming stem cells from patients’ own cells, moving a step closer to being able to produce all types of blood cells to treat disease....
Green light given to semiconductor technologies
June 2, 2017
Almost £40m is to be invested in a new Foundry for Compound Semiconductor technologies in Cardiff.
Stirring up understanding of the Earth’s mantle
June 1, 2017
Scientists from the University of Leicester have a completely new understanding of the movement of the Earth’s mantle.
First synthetic retina created
May 31, 2017
A soft tissue retinal implant has been created by a researcher at Oxford University, raising hopes for a wider range of future treatments for visually impaired people.
Ocean disaster will take a million years to recover
May 30, 2017
The fear of a dramatic drop in world ocean oxygen content has been heightened as new work suggests it could take a million years for oceans to recover.
