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MEGO for supercapacitors

June 10, 2011
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A new form of carbon which could be used in supercapacitors has been discovered by activating expanded graphite oxide – scientists have called it MEGO.
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Eat dirt – it’s good for you!

June 9, 2011
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As a child, you’re always told not to eat dirt but geophagy – the eating of earth – is common in many parts of the world. It’s happened on every...
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Honeybees exhibit pessimism

June 9, 2011
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Agitated or stressed bees are more likely to be pessimistic about the world say researchers from Newcastle University.
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Cross arms for less pain

June 9, 2011
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By crossing your arms, you can reduce the intensity of pain felt when one hand receives a painful stimulus say researchers from University College London.
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Fertility reduced by caffeine

June 8, 2011
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Caffeine reduces muscle activity in the Fallopian tubes says an American researcher, who believes he can now explain why women with a high caffeine intake take longer to conceive.
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Mammoth microchip for cancer detection

June 8, 2011
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The world’s biggest microchip designed for medical imaging measuring a whopping 12.8cm x 12.8cm may help doctors diagnose cancer and study the impact of radiotherapy treatment more precisely than ever...
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New lizard species created in lab

June 6, 2011
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Human intervention has created a new species of whiptale lizard that has not only survived but reproduced and is now in its fourth generation.
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Decade-year old structure incorrect

June 3, 2011
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A decade-year old structure of an important complex in the human immune system has shown to be incorrect by two researchers, who hope to use their new structure to design...
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Catalyst promises cheap solar power

June 1, 2011
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In a serendipitous discovery, researchers in Switzerland have found a way to revolutionise hydrogen production, which may have implications in solar energy storage.
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Biotechnology YES for plant scientists

May 25, 2011
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The Biotechnology Young Entrepreneur Scheme (YES) has announced a new workshop for plant, microbial and environmental scientists entering the scheme.
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Environmental fragrancing

May 25, 2011
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The key to a successful night out is a good ambience – but the smoking ban has uncovered several unsavoury smells which affect the perception of the evening say scientists...
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Fool’s Gold – fertiliser for the oceans

May 25, 2011
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Pyrite or Fools Gold is a rich source of iron in the deep sea say researchers from the University of Delaware.
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