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Nanofibres spun like candyfloss

July 2, 2010
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A machine hailed as the cross between a high-speed centrifuge and a candyfloss machine could revolutionise the production of nanofibres which may have a use in the medical and textile...
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Clever larvae switch off protection mechanism

July 2, 2010
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Plants under attack from Hessian fly larva are able to protect themselves by ramping up production of surfaces waxes and cutin according to new research from Purdue University - they...
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Tamiflu resistance mechanism revealed

June 24, 2010
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Scientists from the California Institute of Technology have identified the molecular changes that aided the rapid spread of a strain of the H1N1 virus resistant to the antiviral drug, Tamiflu.
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Carbon dioxide storage solution

June 24, 2010
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Thousands of tonnes of carbon dioxide could be pumped underground to mix with minerals and become rock if an experiment to test the theory’s viability is a success.
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Plastic fantastic antibodies

June 24, 2010
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Plastic antibodies capable of mimicking the body’s immune system by recognising and fighting infections could point towards custom-made particles to fight antigens.
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UTCs open in London and Manchester

June 23, 2010
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The University of Manchester and Imperial College London are to play home to two new University Technology Centres (UTC) dedicated to nuclear technology.
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Anti-reflection taken to nano levels

June 21, 2010
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Moth’s eyes are perfectly non-reflective, enabling them to remain hidden from predators as they hunt for food and this idea is the basis for a new nanocoating which can be...
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Frog genome to provide clues to development

June 17, 2010
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The genome of Xenopus tropicalis – a frog with genes similar to humans and mice – has been sequenced by a team of international scientists.
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Cool cat promises energy revolution

June 11, 2010
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An inexpensive metal catalyst could be the key to generating hydrogen gas from water according to a team of researchers from Berkley Laboratory.
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Spot the difference

June 10, 2010
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Cheap supermarket brand vodka and brand labelled vodka – what’s the difference? Vodka is virtually tasteless; a mixture of 40% ethanol and 60% water, and scientists thought there was no...
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Tattoos to help diabetics monitor blood sugar

June 10, 2010
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Tattoos one day may be more than just a piece of artwork on the body as scientists are developing a carbon nanotube ink capable of monitoring glucose levels in type...
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Counting spots

June 10, 2010
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The biggest ever survey of UK ladybirds is due to take place – and with 45 different species native to the country – this is no mean feat.
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