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New tetraquark particle discovered

March 4, 2016
A new particle comprised of all-differing quark content been found from data collected using the Tevatron collider at the FermiLab in Illinois.

First ‘real world’ carbon sea storage test

March 3, 2016
A deep water controlled experiment to assess the safety of offshore carbon capture and storage is to be launched.

Manchester University spin out receives 265k funding

March 2, 2016
An imaging company which develops images and diagnostic software for the dental industry has received a £265,000 investment.

Photonic crystals key to quantum networks

March 1, 2016
US researchers have created a crystal structure that could be used in future quantum networks.

National centre for university technicians opened

February 29, 2016
The first centre for university technicians has been launched by the University of Sheffield.

Universe’s ‘missing’ matter discovered

February 26, 2016
The cosmological model detailing the density of matter in the Universe has been confirmed by an international team of scientists.

Spin out develops new brain aneurysm device

February 26, 2016
An Oxford University spin out has raised £2m to develop a tool for treating intracranial aneurysms.

Ebola still affects survivors after they recover

February 25, 2016
With Ebola survivor Pauline Cafferkey hospitalised after complications with her recovery from the infection, US scientists are to present results suggesting Ebola survivors’ brains can still be affected at least...

Breakthrough in magnesium research

February 25, 2016
Lighter, more fuel efficient cars are now a possibility due to research on enhancing magnesium’s corrosion resistance in Sweden.

Body temperature reactive polymer created

February 24, 2016
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...

Laser-activated superconductor created

February 23, 2016
UK scientists have produced a laser-activated superconductor that can operate at higher temperatures than near absolute zero.

New phase of boron nitride discovered

February 22, 2016
US scientists have discovered a new phase of boron nitride with potential applications for manufacturing tools and electronic displays.

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