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Megalodon’s true shape sheds light on aquatic gigantism

March 13, 2025
A new study published in Palaeontologia Electronica has revealed fresh insights into the anatomy of the ancient megalodon, providing vital clues about how certain aquatic vertebrates evolved to gigantic size.

UK space sector growth promises benefits for lab R&D

December 1, 2024
Lab innovation has helped enable the UK space sector’s expansion rate to outstrip the wider economy, as technological advances drive growth and investment.

UK agency allocates £65 million to maintain country’s space tech role

September 30, 2023
The UK Space Agency is investing up to £65 million into innovations through the National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP) in a move aimed to cement the country's strong presence in...

So… What is the point of physics? IOP is offering £1000 for the best answer!

April 7, 2022
IoP launches a new challenge to get young people to see physics differently. With only one in ten parents believing physics to be a worthwhile topic, and nearly half of...

UK demonstrates its first ‘green’ high-powered rocket engine

November 22, 2021
A UK nuclear fusion company based in Bletchley, has just developed and tested its first launch capable, high-power chemical rocket engine in the UK. The company’s ultimate ambition in the...

EV design concept capable of 30% longer range

June 1, 2021
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,...

First virtual symposium on quantum technology, semiconductors, and power generation

May 24, 2021
Oxford Instruments plc is pleased to announce its first Virtual Symposium on Quantum Technology, Semiconductors, and Power Generation, taking place on June 8th-10th, 2021 under the motto “Helping the experts...

Seebeck effect could drastically reduce vehicles’ CO_ emissions

June 7, 2016
A 200 year old discovery is to be used to save vehicles using huge amounts of fuel while lowering their annual carbon emissions by as much as 1,000 tonnes a...

Cooling with magnets

November 4, 2014
An international team of scientists have successfully used magnetic molecules to reach temperatures below 1K, becoming the first ever researchers to do so. This finding opens up the possibility of...

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