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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

Innovating satellite communication with quantum-entangled photons

Scientists have developed a new method of encrypting satellite-based communication by generating quantum-entangled photons in a spectral range of light. An international research team has...

When worlds collide: why energy companies should work with start-ups

To begin this article series, Elena Bou, Innovation Director, EIT InnoEnergy, explores the philosophy of open-innovation and how to ensure the success of an...

How calorimetry can help in battery research

Innovative calorimetric methods can improve the thermal management and safety of lithium and post-lithium batteries. The European Commission has recently announced their approval of €3.2bn...

Using carbon dots to increase the efficiency of solar cells and LEDs

Scientists have developed a method of increasing the efficiency of solar cells and light-emitting diodes (LEDs), using carbon dots. Scientists across the globe are actively...

Why advanced materials are essential

Nanomaterials and functionally graded materials arguably play a key role in increasing the strength to weight ratio of components in order to reduce CO2...

Using starch and cellulose to create a marine biodegradable plastic

Researchers from Osaka University have developed a high strength, water resistant marine biodegradable plastics from starch and cellulose. Marine biodegradable plastics have previously been developed;...

Innovating high-speed photon counting for nuclear physics experiments

Scientists from the Argonne National Laboratory have developed a device capable of high-speed photon counting for nuclear physics experiments. Researchers from the US Department of...

Mighty enzymes: biocatalysis in chemical processing

Rita Craveiro, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon, discusses how using enzymes as biocatalysts can allow for a greener chemistry industry. Chemicals or...

Boosting Industry 4.0 adoption amongst SMEs

The Interreg Europe project, SMARTY, held its first Interregional Thematic Seminar where partners shared practices to support SMEs in their uptake of Industry 4.0...

Innovative manufacturing to make MXene mainstream

Researchers have developed a method of creating the nanomaterial MXene in bulk quantities without sacrificing quality, releasing its mainstream potential. Prior to the invention of...

What is 3D printed food and can it be created in space?

3D food printers can facilitate anything from the creation of the most elaborate cake decorations to the production of a steak in space, but...

Reducing the likelihood of dead zones through phosphorus management

Innovative research has resulted in the removal of 90% of the phosphorus from animal feed, reducing the possible creation of dead zones in the...

Stem cell production: boosting applications in cellular and gene therapy

The Stem Cell Engineering Research Group, Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, focuses on the development of cell production systems for the ex-vivo expansion on...

Researchers have discovered that blue-green algae can produce oil

A study conducted by the University of Bonn, Germany, has shown that cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, can produce oil. Until now, it was believed that...

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