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The latest science news from areas such as physics, chemistry, biology and health, along with the ever expanding field of materials science and space exploration.

Chasing strangeness with a hybrid ring imaging Cherenkov detector

Professor Fatiha Benmokhtar is conducting experiments using hybrid Ring Imaging Cherenkov detectors to investigate the proton’s structure.

The Department of Animal Biosciences: A global leader in research and education on agricultural and companion animals

The Department of Animal Biosciences underpins the ethical and sustainable production of animal products and care of companion animals.

Positioning Europe as a key hub for life sciences

Explore the Strategy for European Life Sciences and its aims to accelerate Europe’s leadership in the life sciences sector.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 global targets designed to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all by 2030. Our latest science news includes updates from organisations looking to tackle Goal 4 and Goal 17.

Quality Education - UN SDG Goal 4 Partnerships for the Goals - UN SDG Goal 17

Scientists discover endangered orchid plant

A research team from the University of Gdańsk, Poland, have discovered a new orchid plant species in the cloud rainforest of Northern Ecuador. How was...

The successes and challenges of the regenerative medicine sector

Stephen Majors of the Alliance for Regenerative Medicine discusses the successes of the sector, and explains how practices learnt during the COVID-19 pandemic could...

Scientists investigate factors involved in volcano collapse

A collaborative team of researchers led by Gadja Mata University has analysed summit dome instabilities at Merapi Volcano, Indonesia, in order to learn more...

The Electron-Ion Collider: A precision tool for studying the ‘glue’ that binds visible matter

Professor Abhay Deshpande, of Stony Brook University and Brookhaven National Laboratory, and Dr Zein-Eddine Meziani, of Argonne National Laboratory, outline the potential of the...

J-PARC experiment E45: Studying the inner structure of protons

Professor Philip L Cole, of Lamar University, discusses the approved experiment E45 at J-PARC that will make use of high-intensity pion beams to study...

Recycling CO2 made possible by novel method

A research team from Hokkaido University has developed a novel method that could be used for recycling CO2 waste, while also producing molecules useful for...

CERN data reveals how COVID-19 infection spreads in indoor settings

CERN’s CARA tool has uncovered valuable data on how viral infection such as COVID-19 is able to spread in indoor settings. CERN experts have produced...

Scientists investigate DNA transcription to reveal unexpected structures

A research team from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet Muenchen (LMU) investigated DNA transcription and discovered that a fundamental process of life works differently than previously believed. What is...

Understanding the mystery of nuclear matter

Timothy Hallman, Associate Director of Science for Nuclear Physics at the US Department of Energy, outlines the key objectives of the Office of Science...

Advancing graphene-based healthcare technologies for a safer world

Discover how Zentek Ltd’s offering of graphene-based healthcare solutions hold transformative possibilities within healthcare and beyond. Nanotechnology refers to science, engineering, and technology conducted on...

ELI-NP: Revealing the intimate structure of matter with extreme light

ELI-NP implements a unique research infrastructure dedicated to Nuclear Photonics, hosting the most powerful lasers in the world. Extreme Light Infrastructure - Nuclear Physics (ELI-NP)...

High-quality genes in yellowthroats attract female mates

A research team from the University of Wisconsin has discovered that large or showy physical features of males attract female yellowthroats, because they signal...

Scientists bridge the gap between ferroelectric and ferromagnetic materials

A research team from the University of Warwick has discovered the presence of a special ferroelectric texture that mirrors the spin crystal phase in...

Nanofoams could be key to surviving mass extinctions

Scientists analysed a high-resolution 3D study of conifer pollen to reveal nanofoams made by nature that could be the key to surviving mass extinctions. Scientists...

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