Science research news - extracts for your class – Page 12
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NewsToasting a good wine
French chemists analyse how the toasting of oak staves used to make wine barrels affects the chemical composition of the wood and the final uncorked product
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Carbon in the pipeline
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) - rolled up sheets of graphite around 90,000 times thinner than human hair
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Insecticidal synthesis
Cambridge chemists unlock the structural secrets of the Indian lilac's handy chemical weapon
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Bonding solution
Canadian chemists are making a range of catalysts that not only speed up reactions but can endow molecules with much greater reactivity than normal
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A day in the life of a research scientist: Duncan Smith
Duncan Smith has spent the past nine months working for Ilika Technologies as a research scientist. He talks to Kathryn Roberts about his typical day
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Conducting composites
In this issue of the student supplement learn about the serendipitous discovery of quantum tunnelling composites and the myriad potential applications of these novel materials
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Geckoman versus spiderman
According to research done in Italy, Spiderman could have some competition for wall space from a new sticky superhero
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Proteins' web of intrigue
Recent work by a German research group has helped to unravel the secrets of the spider's silk spinning success
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Molecular light switch
Scientists have developed the molecular equivalent of a solar panel, which can act as a light signal processor
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Plug and play bone repair
New method for printing artificial bone using ink made from living bone could aid reconstructive surgery
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Smart energy homes
In Europe, homes and businesses use more energy than any other sector, including transport
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Squeeze harder for fresher milk
High pressure processing could shake up the taste of long-life milk
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Waste bacteria build designer nanocatalysts
Bacteria could be the key to improving metal catalysts for the chemical industry, according to research in Germany
