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Solar cells one-fiftieth of a human hair created

April 4, 2016
MIT scientists have produced solar cells so small and light they can be placed on a soap bubble.

Ocean acidification’s effect on coral confirmed

April 1, 2016
Scientists have managed to prove ocean acidification is slowing the growth of coral reefs around the world.

Anti-cancer drugs eliminate Legionnaires’ disease

March 31, 2016
Cancer drugs have shown potential after being repurposed to fight the bacteria responsible for Legionnaires’ disease.

Human cardiac cells grown on heart ‘scaffold’

March 30, 2016
Heart cells have been successfully grown in a human heart stripped of all cellular components by scientists at the Massachusetts General Hospital.

Graphene shows potential as biosensor

March 29, 2016
Graphene has been touted as a material highly suited for use as a biosensor, by Plymouth University researchers.

Complete fossilised nervous system discovered

March 28, 2016
A fossil more than 500m years old with a well preserved central nervous system has been found by scientists in southern China.

Lensless light could enable detailed human body imaging

March 25, 2016
Very high resolution images in the human body are a step closer to being realised, after breakthrough research by scientists at the University of Twente.

Unexpected side effects of deadly gene

March 24, 2016
Gene carriers of a rare respiratory disease were found to have increased lung function, by scientists from Bristol University.

Nature to allow shareable articles

March 23, 2016
Springer Nature is to increase ease of access to its journals by allowing authors and subscribers the ability to share them with anyone.

Evolutionary ancestral gene found

March 22, 2016
A common ancestral gene thought to have kick-started evolution has been identified by Canadian scientists.

Oxford University and proteomics company announce partnership

March 21, 2016
Oxford University has agreed an agreement with SomaLogic, a proteomics firm, for use of their products for research.

King’s College launch PLuS alliance

March 18, 2016
King College, in conjunction with two international universities, have announced a partnership to find solutions to global challenges.

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