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Supernova search reveals new molecules

July 13, 2017
News
Previously undetected molecules from a supernova have been discovered by researchers at Cardiff University.
Physics & Engineering
Astrophysics, Physics
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Zinc oxide crystals

July 10, 2017
Insight
This image displays the intergrowth of Zinc oxide crystals.
Chemistry, Earth & Environmental, Materials, Physics & Engineering
Analytical Chemistry, Astronomy, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental, Energy, Engineering, Focal Point, Geology, Materials, Materials Science, Nanotech, Nanotechnology, Physics
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Bringing the Sun down to Earth

July 10, 2017
Feature
Technical difficulties, experimental dead-ends and eye-watering development costs – yet the gargantuan challenge of taming nuclear fusion power is certainly within reach says Dr Andrew Kirk as he talks us...
Materials, Physics & Engineering
Astronomy, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, In Depth, Materials, Materials Science, Physics
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Distant star shines light on Einstein theory

June 22, 2017
News
For the first time ever, scientists have measured the mass of a white dwarf by using the Hubble Telescope to observe how it deflects light from a background star.
Physics & Engineering
Astronomy, Physics
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‘Styrofoam’ planet promises much for habitable planet search

June 7, 2017
News
Researchers at Lehigh University in the US have discovered a new planet with a styrofoam-like density.
Physics & Engineering
Astrophysics, Physics
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Exoplanet research uncovers simple atmosphere

May 24, 2017
News
Astronomers have unexpectedly discovered a primitive atmosphere around a ‘warm Neptune’.
Physics & Engineering
Astronomy, Physics
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What’s the (anti)matter

May 9, 2017
Feature
Do we need to reconsider general relativity? Have we really grasped fundamental particles? Why is there matter at all? Answers are tantalisingly close as antimatter research boldly goes towards physics’...
Physics & Engineering
Astronomy, In Depth, Physics
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‘Normal’ galaxy excites astronomers

May 8, 2017
News
Astronomers in California have discovered one of the most distant galaxies in the universe – and noticed there is nothing particularly spectacular about it.
Physics & Engineering
Astronomy, Physics
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The Herculean effort to define the kilogram

April 28, 2017
News
One year ago today, Dr Bryan Kibble, an esteemed scientist from the National Physical Laboratory, best known for his work on redefining the kilogram passed away.
Physics & Engineering
Physics, Quantum Physics
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Fake it ‘til you make it…

April 18, 2017
Feature
In the hunt for dark energy, cosmologist Dr Massimo Viola has become embroiled in a tale of deception most foul…all in the name of the truth. Here he tells us...
Physics & Engineering
Astronomy, In Depth, Physics
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