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New supercapacitor created

July 19, 2016
Researchers at the University of Amsterdam have created a new supercapacitor.

Researchers discover THC’s ‘dual effect’ on brain cells

July 18, 2016
A study at the Salk Institute has found that cannabinoids can remove the plaque-forming protein associated with Alzheimer’s disease, amyloid beta.

Exeter Science Park invites pathology business

July 15, 2016
New premises at Exeter Science Park have been commissioned by a veterinary pathology business, ahead of their upcoming move from Exeter University’s Innovation Centre.

Artificial nose capable of detecting nerve gas created

July 14, 2016
An electronic ‘nose’ has been created by scientists in Belgium to detect molecules found in pesticides and nerve gas.

Cartilage grown using algae scaffold

July 13, 2016
Cartilage has been created by a team of engineers using a 3D printer and bioink — a material made from living cells.

Spin out produces chameleon-like material

July 11, 2016
A Cambridge University spin out has created a way to produce a colour changing material on an industrial scale.

New £39m biological department to be built

July 8, 2016
Queen’s University Belfast has unveiled the foundation stone for its £39m Biological Sciences School.

Helium gas field found in Africa

July 7, 2016
Scientists have located a large helium gas field and hope that this find can replenish quickly-decreasing amounts of the element around the world.

Nanotechnology boosts oil recovery chances

July 6, 2016
A new method utilising nanoparticle-containing solutions that allow for enhanced recovery of oil at low cost, has been discovered by scientists at the University of Houston.

Nanoparticle embedding method created

July 5, 2016
Tools such as ‘smart display’ 3D glasses or remote radiation sensors could be more easily created after a recent breakthrough allows light-emitting nanoparticles to be embedded in glass.

Material discovered to lower nuclear fuel recycling costs

July 4, 2016
A computer model has helped scientists find a new material that could help nuclear fuel recycling by capturing gases released during reprocessing.

Minister moves to calm science community’s fears

July 1, 2016
Scientists have been reassured by the Minister for Universities and Science that they will not be affected by the UK’s decision to leave the EU.

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