early universe

Deciphering signals from the early Universe in particle collisions

Scientists from the University of Bergen and the University of Warsaw have combined to decipher possible signals from the early Universe.
double-sun

Discovery of five double-Sun planets that may support life

A study has detected five planets with double-Sun orbits that potentially create conditions capable of supporting life, such as liquid water.
gene therapy innovation hubs

Funding for gene therapy innovation hubs in the UK

LifeArc, the MRC and the BBSRC have announced funding for an £18m network of gene therapy hubs to advance promising research into new treatments for patients.
lithium-ion

Imerys Graphite & Carbon: quality and innovation in lithium-ion batteries

Imerys Graphite & Carbon has become a market leader in providing innovative technology to enhance the performance of lithium-ion batteries.
fuel cell

Successful hydroxide ion conductivity improves fuel cell performance

Researchers have successfully performed hydroxide ion conductivity, potentially advancing anion exchange membrane fuel cell technology.
Developing smart foam to make robots more intelligent

Developing smart foam to make robots more intelligent

Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed an artificial smart foam – ‘AiFoam’ – for robots to interact more intelligently with their surroundings.
nanomesh / nanoengineering / 2D materials

Nanomesh: nanoengineering 2D materials into complex 3D shapes

Researchers from the University of Bath have nanoengineered a network of 2D materials to create nanomesh and are observing the energy landscapes at the intersection of the materials.
brain function

Interaction of proteins found to be vital to brain function

Novel research has indicated that the intricate relationship of proteins is critical to brain function, such as information processing.
supernova explosion

Mysterious pre-supernova illuminates stars’ violent death throes

Researchers at the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) have discovered a pre-supernova that could shed light on the death throes of stars.
co2

Manufacturing industrially applicable materials from CO2

Novel method turns CO2 into a precious industrial material called silicon carbide, turning greenhouse gas emissions into economic resources.