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Quantum microphone measures phonons

July 30, 2019
A quantum microphone that measures individual sound particles has the potential to create more compact quantum computers that manipulate sound instead of light.

Eye-controlled contact lenses

July 29, 2019
Biomechanical engineers have created a robotic lens that allows the wearer to focus on an image through eye movements, such as a double blink.

Ozone smog will get worse with climate change

July 25, 2019
Rising temperatures due to climate change will increase concentrations of ozone in the air to dangerous levels, according to a new study.

Wine compound could help Mars missions

July 19, 2019
A NASA-funded study has determined that resveratrol, a compound found in grape skins, could be key to preserving human muscle mass on Mars.

BioCity announces golden triangle accelerator

July 18, 2019
Life sciences business incubator BioCity has partnered Oxford Academic Health Science Network for an accelerator programme in Berkshire and Oxfordshire.

Joshua tree faces extinction

July 17, 2019
Climate change could be responsible for the near extinction of Joshua trees by the end of this century.

Open University partners NASA for lunar instrument

July 15, 2019
Open University scientists are working with NASA on a device that will detect water patterns for future missions to the moon.

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