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Delicate butterfly wings replicated

November 6, 2009
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A team of researchers have developed a technique to replicate biological structures, such as butterfly wings, on a nano scale and say the resulting biomaterial could be used to make...
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Super shrimp eye inspires CD player of future

November 6, 2009
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The future of DVD and CD players could be inspired by the remarkable eyes of the mantis shrimp, according to a new study from the University of Bristol.
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Are pesticides causing suicide?

November 6, 2009
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People exposed to higher levels of pesticides are more likely to have suicidal thoughts according to the findings of a new study in China.
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Fire proof material relies on Secret formula

November 6, 2009
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A new building material that is fire resistant to temperatures in excess of 1100°C, and made from recycled materials could reduce fire risks in power stations
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Mass extinction – could it be due to algae?

November 4, 2009
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Supervolcanoes and cosmic impacts get all the terrible glory for causing mass extinctions, but a new theory suggests lowly algae may be the killer behind the world's great species annihilations.
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Did this kill off the dinosaurs?

November 2, 2009
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Is the largest crater in the world the smoking gun of dinosaur extinction?
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All a question of timing

November 1, 2009
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Ever wondered how your brain recalls that you brushed your teeth before you took a shower, and not the other way around?
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Scientists wanted for Martian odyssey

October 22, 2009
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Calling all biologists, medics, engineers and computer scientists – the European Space Agency has a question for you. What are you doing in 2010 – fancy a trip to Mars?
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Next-gen sequencing finds ‘genes of luxury’

October 22, 2009
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For the first time, researchers are able to look at the need for every gene in a bacterial cell in a single experiment. The new method will transform the study...
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Cancer ‘magic bullet’ treatment a step closer

October 22, 2009
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UK scientists have found a way of killing cancer cells without harming nearby healthy cells.
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No increase for European R&D funding

October 21, 2009
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R&D funding in Europe was unchanged from 2006 to 2007, sticking at 1.85% of gross domestic product - or €229 billion - well below the Lisbon target of 3% by...
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Electricity flows for new spin-out

October 19, 2009
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A new Oxford University spin-out company - Oxford Yasa Motors - has been set up to commercialise lightweight electric motors developed at the Department of Engineering Science.
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