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Laboratory News forum 2006 hits the mark

January 18, 2006
A wise scientist once said that an exhibition is only as good as the prizes that are given out. Sage words indeed, and in that case the Laboratory News Forum...

Microcapsules explode onto the scene

January 18, 2006
one one really likes having injections – but would you opt to have exploding capsules inserted which deliver the medicine instead?

Fluorescing animals?….and pigs might fly.

January 18, 2006
Pigs may not be flying yet, but they are certainly glowing

Light relief for blues

January 11, 2006
A new way to beat the winter blues has been developed with the creation of a ‘Light Lounge’ which could help raise those rather sad serotonin levels

Its all crystal clear

January 11, 2006
Scientists are on the verge of discovering the ‘holy grail’ of crystallography with a new technique based on glass

UK scientists benefit from interstellar bounty

January 11, 2006
K scientists will be among the first in the world to examine samples of the comet Wild 2 when a NASA capsule returns to Earth this Sunday morning

A blooming success

December 29, 2005
Researchers have developed a novel way of recycling old mobile phones – by burying them and turning them into a flower

So, exactly how does Santa Claus do it?

December 14, 2005
Well, it is that time of year again. Christmas may not feel like the most scientific of seasons but none the less Laboratory News has rounded up some interesting yuletide...

The first laboratory News sudoku winner is announced!

December 1, 2005
After a great response, the first Laboratory News sudoku winner is chosen

New discovery beats off anthrax

November 30, 2005
A recent discovery which stops anthrax in its tracks will aid preparations for possible terrorist attacks say a research team from Stockholm University

Cool harmonies

November 30, 2005
Far from being silent, floating mountains of the Antarctic and Arctic, scientists have shown that icebergs can in fact sing in perfect harmony

Are science experiments in schools on the way out?

November 30, 2005
Science experiments in schools are being squeezed out, threatening the UK’s economic competitiveness and future capacity for innovation

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