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New dipping solution turns the whole fish into valuable food

June 16, 2021
News
When herring are filleted, more than half their weight becomes a low-value ‘side stream’ that never reaches our plates – despite being rich in protein and healthy omega-3 fatty acids....
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EV design concept capable of 30% longer range

June 1, 2021
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Automotive innovation start-up has revealed a patented design concept for an electric vehicle capable of travelling up to 30% further than current EVs on the market. More compact, more streamlined,...
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Are UK Zoos putting the Con in Conservation?

May 27, 2021
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A shocking new report published by Born Free highlights that the majority of species found in the UK’s Consortium of Charitable Zoos (CCZ) are not classified as threatened species. It...
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UKRI funding to bring the public into the heart of five research projects

May 27, 2021
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UK Research and Innovation is encouraging people from across the UK to actively contribute to five groundbreaking research projects. By pledging support for citizen science and citizen led research and...
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Giant sea lizard fossil shows diversity of life before asteroid hit

May 14, 2021
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A further species discovery confirms the abundance and diversity of giant marine lizards in the Cretaceous period. Eight metres long, with small eyes, huge jaws and snake-like tongues, Pluridens serpentis...
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Replacing plastics in fibre-based packaging for full recycling

May 10, 2021
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New research highlights biodigestible barrier polymers to replace plastics and non-repulpable laminating adhe­sives currently being used in fibre-based packaging. The commissioned study concludes that ‘recycle ready’ adhesives and fully soluble...
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Some like it hot – our May/June issue cover story on thermophiles as biotechnological targets

April 28, 2021
Feature
Thermophiles are fascinating microorganisms that include fungi, algae, cyanobacteria, and protozoa. Tom Graham discusses how to measure thermophilic microbial growth as a step towards understanding these fascinating and potentially highly...
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Pre-programmed degradation makes ‘biodegradable’ plastics truly compostable

April 22, 2021
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By embedding polymer-eating enzymes in plastic, researchers have found a way to make previously tricky polyester plastics break down more easily, with just heat and water, within a few weeks....
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Articulating the earliest true opposed thumb in Earth’s history; Monkeydactyl

April 13, 2021
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The application of micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) scanning has enabled digital modelling and articulation of a fossil that has provided the evidence needed to record the first discovery of a pterosaur...
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Recycled graphene from tyres can make more environmentally friendly concrete

April 8, 2021
News
This could be where the rubber truly hits the road. Rice University scientists have optimised a process to convert waste from rubber tyres into graphene that can, in turn, be...
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