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Fluids reveal stick insect’s movement secret

November 6, 2015
News
The fluid released by stick insects has been found to help them control their movements rather than help them adhere to inverted surfaces, new study finds.
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Zoology
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Double stretch for giraffe’s neck

November 5, 2015
News
Scientists have discovered that the long neck of modern-day giraffes evolved in two stages.
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Paleobiology
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Mathematicians weigh in on stellar mass

November 4, 2015
News
Mathematicians have developed a new method for measuring the mass of pulsars. Scientists at the University of Southampton used nuclear physics principles, rather than gravitational pulls between stars and planets,...
Physics & Engineering
Astronomy, Physics
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Are humans really a ‘super predator’?

November 2, 2015
News
A recent study has revealed human hunting behaviour may be altering the ecological and evolutionary processes of the planet.
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Developmental Biology, Zoology
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EU urges science publishers to adapt to open access

November 2, 2015
News
European research commissioner Carlos Moedas has urged journal publishing companies to reshape their business models to an open access system.
Uncategorised
Policy
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Business funding for graphene research

October 30, 2015
News
Innovate UK and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council have announced an investment of £2.5 million for graphene feasibility studies targeting the applications of graphene with the greatest commercial...
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Boost for Welsh scientific research

October 23, 2015
News
Funding of more than £17 million has been announced to attract up to 90 new research fellows from across Europe to expand Welsh scientific research.
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Fall in animal testing procedures

October 22, 2015
News
2014 statistics from the Home Office have shown a 6% decrease in animal testing procedures completed in the UK.
Uncategorised
Policy
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Wasp venom can kill cancer

October 21, 2015
News
Brazilian wasp venom can selectively kill cancer cells without harming normal cells.
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Oncology, Zoology
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New IST President

October 20, 2015
News
The Institute of Science & Technology (IST) has announced Helen Sharman as their new President.
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X-rays unravel fossil secrets

October 20, 2015
News
By using an X-ray imaging technique, palaeontologists have discovered borings made by shell invertebrates in a sea urchin fossil.
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Paleobiology
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New collaboration to deliver personalised oncology treatment

October 16, 2015
News
AstraZeneca and the University of Manchester have announced a collaboration aiming to deliver personalised healthcare for cancer patients.
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