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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.

Large Hadron Collider now powering nearby homes through heat exchange system

Discover how a heat exchange system at CERN turns waste heat from the Large Hadron Collider into heating for homes and businesses in France.

Biosolutions: Engineering a sustainable future, a path to net zero, and economic resilience

Explore the topic of biosolutions and how they are helping to drive a more sustainable future in the UK and beyond.

Electron beam technology emerges as a new weapon against PFAS pollution

Electron beam technology offers a powerful new method to break down PFAS pollution in water and soil, providing an efficient alternative.
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.

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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...

Groundbreaking study to simplify oil separation using 2D materials

A research team from the University of Manchester have potentially overcome one of the biggest issues in membrane technology, membrane fouling. Membrane-based separations are current...

Turning scrap metal into powder

MolyWorks converts metal scraps directly into powder in a single step with an inherently superior process to industry standard powder production methods. Often, more than...

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