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Space scientist Aderin-Pocock to present bicentenary Ri Christmas Lectures

March 17, 2025
Space scientist and broadcaster Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock will present this year’s Royal Institution (Ri) Christmas Lectures – marking the event’s 200th anniversary.

Reversible composite adhesives offer new possibilities in material science

March 14, 2025
Researchers have created reversible composite adhesives using molecular entanglement, enabling enhanced performance, recyclability, and innovative applications across automotive, aerospace industries, and beyond.

Megalodon’s true shape sheds light on aquatic gigantism

March 13, 2025
A new study published in Palaeontologia Electronica has revealed fresh insights into the anatomy of the ancient megalodon, providing vital clues about how certain aquatic vertebrates evolved to gigantic size.

Demand for EU critical chemicals law to ensure production of key molecules

March 13, 2025
The EU must take action to protect production of nearly 20 key molecules deemed vital to industrial production, says a statement from eight member states.

Universities’ trio share £0.3 million as 2025 Blavatnik science laureates

March 9, 2025
Three university scientists have shared nearly a third of a million pounds in prize money as laureates for this year’s Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the UK.

Starlab survey reveals widespread laboratory cost cuts in major European economies

March 9, 2025
Laboratory supplier Starlab Group has released a survey containing evidence of widespread cuts in sector investment for the sector within the leading European economies.

UK life science ‘needs 145k new hires by 2035 to maintain global lead’

March 9, 2025
Biopharma and medical technology will drive a huge growth in demand for life sciences employees over the next decade, predicts a new report by industry body the Futures Group.

Environmental pest plant ‘offers solution to search for natural rubber sources’

March 2, 2025
Researchers in China said they have discovered a viable new source for one of industry’s most sought after natural commodities.

Disappearing glaciers ‘now second largest contributor to sea level rise’

March 2, 2025
Glacier loss in central Europe was nearly 40% during this century, suggests a study by Belgium’s Vrije Universiteit Brussel.

Uni teams share £1 million award for work to tackle dormant breast cancer

March 1, 2025
Research teams from the Universities of Manchester and Sheffield will share £1 million to help underwrite their work into breast cancer recurrence.

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