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Carbon dioxide storage solution

June 24, 2010
Thousands of tonnes of carbon dioxide could be pumped underground to mix with minerals and become rock if an experiment to test the theory’s viability is a success.

Plastic fantastic antibodies

June 24, 2010
Plastic antibodies capable of mimicking the body’s immune system by recognising and fighting infections could point towards custom-made particles to fight antigens.

UTCs open in London and Manchester

June 23, 2010
The University of Manchester and Imperial College London are to play home to two new University Technology Centres (UTC) dedicated to nuclear technology.

Anti-reflection taken to nano levels

June 21, 2010
Moth’s eyes are perfectly non-reflective, enabling them to remain hidden from predators as they hunt for food and this idea is the basis for a new nanocoating which can be...

Frog genome to provide clues to development

June 17, 2010
The genome of Xenopus tropicalis – a frog with genes similar to humans and mice – has been sequenced by a team of international scientists.

Cool cat promises energy revolution

June 11, 2010
An inexpensive metal catalyst could be the key to generating hydrogen gas from water according to a team of researchers from Berkley Laboratory.

Spot the difference

June 10, 2010
Cheap supermarket brand vodka and brand labelled vodka – what’s the difference? Vodka is virtually tasteless; a mixture of 40% ethanol and 60% water, and scientists thought there was no...

Tattoos to help diabetics monitor blood sugar

June 10, 2010
Tattoos one day may be more than just a piece of artwork on the body as scientists are developing a carbon nanotube ink capable of monitoring glucose levels in type...

Counting spots

June 10, 2010
The biggest ever survey of UK ladybirds is due to take place – and with 45 different species native to the country – this is no mean feat.

Salad spinner brings blood test revolution

June 9, 2010
A salad spinner could revolutionise blood tests in the developing world as, after a few minor modifications, it has been converted into a centrifuge.

Earthquake whispers reveal Earth’s secrets

June 7, 2010
By listening to earthquake ‘whispers’ scientists at the University of Calgary believe they have gained insight into what’s really going on in the Earth’s core.

SAD genes identified

June 4, 2010
New treatments for SAD –seasonal affective disorder – may be on the cards thanks to research from Manchester and Edinburgh which discovered two genes that regulate the body clock.

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