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Spin out completes move to science park

April 7, 2016
An Oxford University spin out has completed its move to Milton Park, opening new laboratory facilities and offices.

Non-destructive microscopy technique created

April 6, 2016
The ability to view nanoscale objects and processes without destroying them is now possible after research carried out at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the US.

Animal science company created

April 5, 2016
A new company has been created to maximise animal science carried out at Edinburgh University.

Solar cells one-fiftieth of a human hair created

April 4, 2016
MIT scientists have produced solar cells so small and light they can be placed on a soap bubble.

Ocean acidification’s effect on coral confirmed

April 1, 2016
Scientists have managed to prove ocean acidification is slowing the growth of coral reefs around the world.

Anti-cancer drugs eliminate Legionnaires’ disease

March 31, 2016
Cancer drugs have shown potential after being repurposed to fight the bacteria responsible for Legionnaires’ disease.

Human cardiac cells grown on heart ‘scaffold’

March 30, 2016
Heart cells have been successfully grown in a human heart stripped of all cellular components by scientists at the Massachusetts General Hospital.

Graphene shows potential as biosensor

March 29, 2016
Graphene has been touted as a material highly suited for use as a biosensor, by Plymouth University researchers.

Complete fossilised nervous system discovered

March 28, 2016
A fossil more than 500m years old with a well preserved central nervous system has been found by scientists in southern China.

Lensless light could enable detailed human body imaging

March 25, 2016
Very high resolution images in the human body are a step closer to being realised, after breakthrough research by scientists at the University of Twente.

Unexpected side effects of deadly gene

March 24, 2016
Gene carriers of a rare respiratory disease were found to have increased lung function, by scientists from Bristol University.

Nature to allow shareable articles

March 23, 2016
Springer Nature is to increase ease of access to its journals by allowing authors and subscribers the ability to share them with anyone.

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