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Ballooning spiders rely on electric field

July 24, 2018
News
The aerodynamic capabilities of spiders have intrigued biologists for hundreds of years. Now, a team from the University of Bristol believe they have found the answer.Previously, the flying behaviour of...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Zoology
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Molecular ruby used as optical pressure sensor

July 20, 2018
News
Chemists have developed a molecular system capable of very precise optical pressure measurements.The team at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and at the Université de Montréal created a ‘molecular ruby’ that...
Materials, Physics & Engineering
Energy, Materials Science
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Universal way to resensitise cancer cells to treatment

July 18, 2018
News
A team from The Institute of Cancer Research have discovered a way to make drug-resistant cancer cells sensitive to treatment – by targeting antenna-like structures.The researchers identified changes in cilia...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Oncology
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New clues to source of comet oxygen

July 16, 2018
News
Scientists have found that molecular oxygen around comet 67P is not produced on its surface, as thought, but may be from its body. The European Space Agency’s Rosetta spacecraft escorted...
Physics & Engineering
Astrophysics, Physics
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NPL offer long-term funding

July 16, 2018
News
A new programme of fellowships has been announced by The National Physical Laboratory which will invest in research over a scientists career.The NPL, the UK’s National Measurement Institute, has opened...
Physics & Engineering
Energy
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Nobel prize winning tech reveals herpes virus structure

July 16, 2018
News
Researchers at the University of Glasgow have used cryo-electron microscopy to reveal the detailed structure of the common herpes virus.The team used the cutting-edge technique to reveal, in high resolution,...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Virology
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Last chance to apply for tech transfer fellowship

July 12, 2018
News
A US philanthropic organisation has teamed up with UK-based LifeArc for a second year to advance global technology transfer training - and tomorrow is the deadline to apply for a...
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Electronic skin stretched to new limits

July 2, 2018
News
A research team in Saudi Arabia have found that metal carbide within a hydrogel composite senses, stretches and heals like human skin for use in medicine and robotics.The material is...
Materials
Materials Science
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A virtual boat trip at light speed

July 2, 2018
News
Physicists in Belgium have developed a virtual reality simulation of the theory of relativity as a science education and communication tool.The team from Ghent University made a VR movie –...
Physics & Engineering
Physics, Theoretical Physics
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Investment for nerve engineering spinout

June 20, 2018
News
The UCL Technology Fund, UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund, alongside support from Innovate UK, have invested in spinout company Glialign, which is developing a novel cell therapy for peripheral...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences
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Double trouble improves optical sensing at nanoscale

June 18, 2018
News
The precision of measuring nanoscopic structures could be substantially improved by utilising the quantum effect of interference.Using the approach, researchers from the universities of Warwick and Glasgow have devised a...
Materials, Physics & Engineering
Nanotechnology, Physics, Quantum Physics
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DNA binding factor gives clues to the causes of MS

June 15, 2018
News
Researchers have identified a DNA-binding factor that might play a role in triggering multiple sclerosis.There is still no cure for multiple sclerosis, with current treatments largely based on managing symptoms.Doron...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Neuroscience
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