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Moss – a supermodel of a different kind

January 7, 2008
New genetic sequencing research on one of the simplest plants on the planet could help scientists create crops to survive the ravages of drought.

Kelvin centenary marked at Westminster Abbey

January 3, 2008
The University of Glasgow has marked the centenary of the death of its most illustrious scientist at a wreath-laying ceremony in Westminster Abbey.

Protein spy spots skin secret

January 1, 2008
Scientists have developed a powerful microscopy technique that has allowed them to see proteins in their natural environment and interactions inside cells.

UK company in $80M deal to develop West Nile vaccine

December 24, 2007
UK based vaccine company Acambis has announced the signing of an exclusive collaboration with Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of sanofi-aventis Group, for their ChimeriVax West Nile vaccine.

Mistletoe kisses are fine, but dont shake hands

December 21, 2007
We’ve all heard people say “I won’t kiss you, I’ve got a cold”. But new research warns that we may be far more at risk of passing on an infection...

Its a wrap!

December 21, 2007
A Mathematician has come up with a festive equation to help you with your last minute Christmas wrapping.

Making light work of cell sorting

December 21, 2007
Researchers at MIT have developed a new method for cell sorting that they say will make the process faster and cheaper and allow for new types of experiments.

Attosecond light gets pulses racing

December 19, 2007
A discovery of a new way to manipulate light a million times more efficiently than before could open the door to a new sub-branch of photonics - the science of...

High tech textiles glow with the flow

December 17, 2007
As the nights close in, scientists have unveiled textile technology that could improve safety of cyclists, joggers and pedestrians on dark winter days.

Podcasts give microbiology updates on tap

December 14, 2007
They say that what is on your iPod can reveal a lot about you as a person. Well, if you want to be seen as a consummate water professional, then...

Leaves hang around longer due to CO2

December 12, 2007
The delay in autumnal leaf coloration and leaf fall in trees is caused by rising levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and not by increased global temperatures, suggests a...

Boys like it hot

December 12, 2007
Researchers investigating potential impact of temperature on gender, have shown that consecutive warm years can result in more men being born than women.

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