science research news – Page 13

  • People meeting and using laptops, tables and mobile phones
    News

    Bonding solution

    2007-11-01T00:00:00Z

    Canadian chemists are making a range of catalysts that not only speed up reactions but can endow molecules with much greater reactivity than normal

  • The Indian neem tree
    News

    Insecticidal synthesis

    2007-11-01T00:00:00Z

    Cambridge chemists unlock the structural secrets of the Indian lilac's handy chemical weapon

  • Duncan Smith
    The Mole

    A day in the life of a research scientist: Duncan Smith

    2007-09-01T00:00:00Z

    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

  • Snow boarding
    The Mole

    Conducting composites

    2007-09-01T00:00:00Z

    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

  • Spider web
    News

    Proteins' web of intrigue

    2007-07-01T00:00:00Z

    Recent work by a German research group has helped to unravel the secrets of the spider's silk spinning success

  • A gecko's foot
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    Geckoman versus spiderman

    2007-07-01T00:00:00Z

    According to research done in Italy, Spiderman could have some competition for wall space from a new sticky superhero

  • An xray of a broken bone
    News

    Plug and play bone repair

    2007-03-01T00:00:00Z

    New method for printing artificial bone using ink made from living bone could aid reconstructive surgery

  • Home appliances which use energy
    News

    Smart energy homes

    2007-03-01T00:00:00Z

    In Europe, homes and businesses use more energy than any other sector, including transport

  • Solar panels
    News

    Molecular light switch

    2007-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Scientists have developed the molecular equivalent of a solar panel, which can act as a light signal processor

  • Milk being poured into a glass
    News

    Squeeze harder for fresher milk

    2007-01-01T00:00:00Z

    High pressure processing could shake up the taste of long-life milk

  • The bacterium moving over metal
    News

    Waste bacteria build designer nanocatalysts

    2006-11-01T00:00:00Z

    Bacteria could be the key to improving metal catalysts for the chemical industry, according to research in Germany