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Energy harvesting project begins

September 14, 2017
An European consortium of researchers will begin work on developing a next-generation, energy harvesting façade that can be retrofitted on existing buildings.

Histone’s secrets unravelled

September 14, 2017
Researchers in Spain have discovered why histone 1, a protein involved in gene expression, is a protective factor against DNA damage.

Deciphering the glass conundrum

September 13, 2017
Scientists believe they are a step closer to understanding the glass transition phenomenon – when a liquid becomes a solid without freezing.

Critical component of Earth’s magnetic field revealed

September 12, 2017
Iron’s presence in the Earth’s core cannot alone explain its magnetic field, according to researchers in Switzerland.

New digital reactor partnership announced

September 8, 2017
The University of Liverpool has been appointed academic lead to set up and run a UK Digital Reactor Design partnership.

New test to combat drug resistant cancer

September 7, 2017
A new blood test could help to predict the success of certain cancer treatments.

Government outlines future scientific relationships after Brexit

September 6, 2017
The government has released a paper outlining its future plans for continued scientific collaboration with the EU after Brexit.

Neptune in the sky with diamonds

September 6, 2017
An international collaboration of scientists has revealed that ice giants create large amounts of diamonds.

Alcohol brewing goldfish

September 5, 2017
Scientists have discovered that goldfish survive harsh winters beneath frozen lakes by producing alcohol in low oxygen environments.

New smartphone diagnostic device created

September 4, 2017
Researchers in the US have developed technology that enables smartphones to perform laboratory standard medical diagnostic tests.

Spin out to aid chemistry research

September 1, 2017
A new spin out launched by the Universities of Sheffield and Leeds, will focus on enabling the pharma industry to develop lifesaving medicines.

Tree death causation revealed

August 31, 2017
A cohort of scientists from the National Science Foundation in the US, have revealed how trees die during periods of drought.

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