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Redefining the kilogram

March 1, 2012
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British researchers are leading the way when it comes to redefining the kilogram.The kilogram is the only unit in the international system of units (SI) still defined by a physical...
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T. rex has most powerful bite

February 29, 2012
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An adult Tyrannosaurus rex has the most powerful bite of any terrestrial animal suggests a new computer model.Previous research has estimatde that the T rex’s bite had a force of...
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Science not ‘glamorous’ and ‘not for me’

February 23, 2012
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Fewer than 17% of 10 year olds are interested in pursuing a career in science despite viewing science and scientists positively suggests a research report from King’s College London.The ASPIRES...
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S-Lab Awards call for entrants

February 21, 2012
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S-Lab – in conjunction with the National HE STEM program – is looking for entries for the Effective Laboratory Awards 2012.The awards will recognise good practice in laboratory design, operation...
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Endomannosidase structure revealed

February 21, 2012
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The structure of an enzyme that hijacks human enzymes to reproduce and cause disease has been determined by scientists in York.A team from the University of York used state-of-the-art synchrotron...
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Magnetic breakthrough

February 16, 2012
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A revolutionary new way of magnetic recording could open the door for faster information processing.An international team of scientists has discovered that heat can be used to record information on...
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Fool’s gold to improve catalysts

February 16, 2012
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Fool’s gold may hold the key to better catalytic materialIron pyrite – or Fool’s gold – could be an unlikely alternative to overexploited catalytic materials say researchers from the University...
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Smells like young fruit flies

February 16, 2012
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The younger you smell the more likely it is males will be attracted to you – at least that’s true for the common fruit fly.Researchers from the University of Michigan...
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Students get taste of science and engineering

February 15, 2012
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Students are getting a taste of science and engineering thanks to the Royal Society who have awarded grants totalling over £45,000 to help scientists and teachers establish innovative classroom projects.The...
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Boost for successful IVF and foetal gender

February 14, 2012
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By imaging and tracking movements in the egg during fertilisation, Welsh scientists can identify embryos likely to result in a successful pregnancy, while a South Korean team have developed a...
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It’s all about the soil temperature

February 13, 2012
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By changing their sensitivity to plant hormones, dormant seeds detect and respond to changes in soil temperatures say researchers who believe their work may have important implications for food security.A...
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Down to the wire

February 9, 2012
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A silicon wire just four atoms wide and one atom thick containing a string of phosphorus atoms has the same current-carrying capability as copper wires say American and Australian researchers.The...
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