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Breakthrough in magnesium research

February 25, 2016
News
Lighter, more fuel efficient cars are now a possibility due to research on enhancing magnesium’s corrosion resistance in Sweden.
Chemistry, Materials
Chemistry, Materials Science
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Body temperature reactive polymer created

February 24, 2016
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A polymer that changes shape due to body heat has been created by a team of US scientists. The material – a type of shape memory polymer – is programmed...
Chemistry, Materials, Physics & Engineering
Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics
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Laser-activated superconductor created

February 23, 2016
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UK scientists have produced a laser-activated superconductor that can operate at higher temperatures than near absolute zero.
Physics & Engineering
Physics
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New phase of boron nitride discovered

February 22, 2016
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US scientists have discovered a new phase of boron nitride with potential applications for manufacturing tools and electronic displays.
Chemistry
Chemistry
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Magdalen College acquires Oxford Science Park

February 19, 2016
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Magdalen College has acquired the remaining 50% stake held in the Oxford Science Park for the sum of £18.1m, and now has full control of management and the Park’s future...
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‘Impossible’ method used to grow organic crystals

February 18, 2016
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Organic crystals have been created by Russian scientists which can reduce the cost of creating light-emitting devices.
Chemistry, Materials
Chemistry, Materials Science
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Ice melt to cause higher sea levels

February 17, 2016
News
If Antarctica ice melts due to warming oceans, global sea levels could rise three metres, according to UK scientists.
Earth & Environmental
Earth & Environmental Sciences, Geology
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Carbon and sugar tax could ‘significantly’ improve population health

February 16, 2016
News
Health benefits could be achieved by both a carbon and sugar tax on food and drink in the UK, according to Oxford scientists.
Earth & Environmental
Food & Beverage, Policy
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Nature not solely to blame for severe droughts

February 15, 2016
News
Drought researchers and managers must include human activity when looking at severe droughts, according to scientists from the University of Birmingham.
Earth & Environmental
Earth & Environmental Sciences, Geology, Soil Science
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Einstein’s final prediction confirmed

February 12, 2016
News
Scientists have announced the detection of gravitational waves, a century after they were predicted by Albert Einstein.
Physics & Engineering
Astrophysics, Theoretical Physics
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Immuno-oncology partnership announced

February 12, 2016
News
Kymab and the University of Texas have announced a strategic cancer drug discovery and development alliance
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Antarctic fungi survive Martian conditions

February 11, 2016
News
Antarctic fungi have spent 18 months on the ISS, managing to survive under Mars-like conditions.
Chemistry, Earth & Environmental, Life Sciences
Analytical Chemistry, Atmospheric Sciences, Biophysics, Botany
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