All articles by Emma Stoye – Page 19
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NewsNewton’s recipe for alchemists’ mercury rediscovered
Isaac Newton’s handwritten copy of a 17th century alchemy paper has been bought by US historians
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Science capital investment scrutinised in UK
National Audit Office criticises way funding decisions are made on science infrastructure
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ResearchChemists identify taste ‘blueprint’ for Parmesan cheese
The compounds that make the Italian cheese unique have been pinpointed by food scientists
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ResearchEvidence for curium in early solar system found
Analysis of ‘Curious Marie’ meteorite sample sheds new light on how the solar system was formed
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ResearchLightest ever solar cell sits on the surface of a bubble
All-in-one fabrication process allows ultrathin solar cells to be built
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NewsControls on owning hazardous chemicals come into force
It is now illegal in the UK to possess chemicals classed as ‘poisons’ or ‘explosives precursors’ without a licence
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NewsConcerns grow among scientists over new ‘anti-lobbying’ rules
Researchers petition against new regulations that could prevent them advising policymakers
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ResearchNeanderthals turned to chemistry to start fires
Ancient humans may have used manganese dioxide as a firelighter
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ResearchPenguin feathers’ ice-resistant design revealed
Polymer surface based on feathers might one day lead to coating to protect ship and planes from deadly build-ups of ice
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NewsUniversity leaders warn EU exit would harm UK research
More than 100 university heads claim a Brexit would damage the country’s position as a global leader in science
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Research3D printed tissues grow and develop in animal tests
Muscle, bone and cartilage successfully transplanted as limitations of printing technology overcome
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ResearchPolymer worms hold stem cells in suspended animation
A new hydrogel mimics natural mucins to delay the development of human stem cells and embryos
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BusinessChemChina offers to buy Syngenta in $43bn takeover
Directors welcome deal that will allow agrochemicals giant to establish a presence in China
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NewsUse of Crispr on human embryos approved in UK
The UK’s fertility regulator will allow gene-edited human embryos to be used in research
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NewsNew law on legal highs approved in UK
A blanket ban on New Psychoactive Substances has been given final approval and will come into force in April
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NewsScience minister announces new UK funding
Government pledges additional support for international research and science centres
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Research
Sweat-sensing wristband measures metabolites
Athletes could soon be using flexible sensors to analyse their performance
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ResearchMicroscopic cannon battery to blast disease
Cannon-like tubes shoot tiny bullets when triggered by ultrasound and could deliver drugs
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NewsSingapore to ramp up research investment with new five-year plan
Record 18% increase will see science spend rise to S$19 billion over 2016–2020
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NewsEbola death confirmed in Sierra Leone
Disease resurfaces hours after World Health Organization announces an end to the current outbreak in west Africa