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US scientists observe chemical reaction for the first time

October 4, 2016
Scientists have used a specific type of X-ray to study a never-seen-before chemical reaction.

Satellite repositioned for better weather tracking

October 4, 2016
A new satellite has been manoeuvred to better observe weather and climate over the Indian Ocean.

Cell digestion research wins 2016 Nobel Prize

October 3, 2016
Professor Yoshinori Ohsumi has been awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize for medicine or physiology for his work on autophagy — the degradation and recycling of cellular components.

Habitat preservation crucial for turtle and tortoise survival

October 3, 2016
The survival of turtles and tortoises is more dependent on habitat degradation than rising global temperatures, according to University of Bristol researchers.

UCL signs Ophthalmology MoU

September 30, 2016
UCL and Santen have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on ophthalmic research and education.

Golden age of galaxies explored by scientists

September 29, 2016
New data has been used to better understand how star formation in younger galaxies is linked to their total stellar mass by astronomers from Edinburgh University.

Library of pharma compounds open for researchers

September 28, 2016
In conjunction with the Medical Research Council, six global drug companies have released 47 deprioritised pharmaceutical compounds for scientists.

New sensor technology accelerates blood analysis

September 27, 2016
Scientists in York have developed a sensor capable of detecting multiple proteins and enzymes in smaller blood samples. The biosensor consists of small nanosized devices that resonate at a specific...

UK university lead antimatter project

September 25, 2016
Scientists led by the University of Liverpool have begun an EU project on antimatter.

Synthetic biology competition launched

September 23, 2016
An annual competition has been launched to assist companies aiming to solve world issues with synthetic biology.

Origin of minor planets’ rings discovered

September 22, 2016
An international team of astronomers have proposed how rings around minor planets known as centaurs formed.

Science Council President announced

September 21, 2016
Vice Chancellor at the University of Sheffield, Professor Keith Burnett FRS, has been announced as the new President of the Science Council.

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