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All Advanced materials (73) Biotechnology (60) Cancer (61) Energy (64) Global inequalities (61) New project to pioneer the principles of human genome synthesis New project to pioneer the principles of human genome synthesis Four University colleagues win prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry prizes Four University colleagues win prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry prizes The people of Greater ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ voice their thoughts on creating a Fairer World The people of Greater ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ voice their thoughts on creating a Fairer World University research leads to Scotland’s largest maritime decarbonisation project University research leads to Scotland’s largest maritime decarbonisation project ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ joins two new national research hubs to drive sustainable manufacturing ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ joins two new national research hubs to drive sustainable manufacturing Samra Turajlic appointed new director of the Cancer Research UK ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Institute Samra Turajlic appointed new director of the Cancer Research UK ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Institute Advancing renewable energy-powered solutions for water desalination Advancing renewable energy-powered solutions for water desalination ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ researchers design 2D lattice to extend zinc-ion battery life ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ researchers design 2D lattice to extend zinc-ion battery life Breakthrough in quantum materials: UK Scientists achieve precision activation of quantum defects in diamond Breakthrough in quantum materials: UK Scientists achieve precision activation of quantum defects in diamond University hosts international workshop on transportation electrification University hosts international workshop on transportation electrification Rethinking Sustainability: A Collective Call to Action at ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Rethinking Sustainability: A Collective Call to Action at ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ New research to reveal hidden microbial impact on CO2 storage New research to reveal hidden microbial impact on CO2 storage ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Advances Zero-Emission Hydrogen Aviation ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Advances Zero-Emission Hydrogen Aviation ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ scientists develop new light-powered enzymes to make chemistry cleaner and greener ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ scientists develop new light-powered enzymes to make chemistry cleaner and greener New mass-spectrometry technique boosts enzyme screening speed by up to 1000 times New mass-spectrometry technique boosts enzyme screening speed by up to 1000 times Scientists develop new method to measure and predict hydrogen bond strength in confined water Scientists develop new method to measure and predict hydrogen bond strength in confined water Life-saving technology detects patients in early, curable stages of liver cancer Life-saving technology detects patients in early, curable stages of liver cancer Researcher to Innovator (R2I) Programme - Apply by 8th April to secure a place Researcher to Innovator (R2I) Programme - Apply by 8th April to secure a place Graphene-based programmable surfaces advance terahertz imaging and 6G communications Graphene-based programmable surfaces advance terahertz imaging and 6G communications Research to support young brain tumour survivors Research to support young brain tumour survivors Scaling sustainable carbon fibre production: A breakthrough in lignin-based innovation Scaling sustainable carbon fibre production: A breakthrough in lignin-based innovation Eli and Britt Harari Graphene award 2025 Eli and Britt Harari Graphene award 2025 Dentists warn Government on dangers of antibiotic over-prescribing Dentists warn Government on dangers of antibiotic over-prescribing ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ to lead national review of offshore wind farm projects ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ to lead national review of offshore wind farm projects Kisii County ambulance services development Kisii County ambulance services development Scientists develop hydrogen sensor that could pave the way for safer, cleaner energy Scientists develop hydrogen sensor that could pave the way for safer, cleaner energy Graphene Innovations ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ extends GEIC partnership for another three years Graphene Innovations ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ extends GEIC partnership for another three years ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ awarded key role in multi-million-pound LIBRTI Fusion Fuel Development Project ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ awarded key role in multi-million-pound LIBRTI Fusion Fuel Development Project University of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ researchers unveil breakthrough in quantum nanotechnology University of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ researchers unveil breakthrough in quantum nanotechnology Doctoral training to develop the next generation of fusion energy experts Doctoral training to develop the next generation of fusion energy experts Can a simple blood test spot the signs of skin cancer returning? Can a simple blood test spot the signs of skin cancer returning? ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ marks launch of new Africa Strategy with visit to Kenyan partners ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ marks launch of new Africa Strategy with visit to Kenyan partners Graphene Enterprise Award 2025 now open Graphene Enterprise Award 2025 now open University of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ and Bupa combine to affect change on environmental impact of healthcare sector University of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ and Bupa combine to affect change on environmental impact of healthcare sector ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ partners in £8.2 million initiative to accelerate diagnostic innovation ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ partners in £8.2 million initiative to accelerate diagnostic innovation Innovative enzyme breakthrough could transform drug and chemical manufacturing Innovative enzyme breakthrough could transform drug and chemical manufacturing Scientists create tiny motors that mimic nature Scientists create tiny motors that mimic nature Breakthrough research unlocks potential for renewable plastics from carbon dioxide Breakthrough research unlocks potential for renewable plastics from carbon dioxide Leading scientists call for global conversation about mirror bacteria Leading scientists call for global conversation about mirror bacteria GDI climate justice experts awarded £1.3m to study land rights impact GDI climate justice experts awarded £1.3m to study land rights impact University partner wins prestigious award for sustainable materials innovation for net-zero University partner wins prestigious award for sustainable materials innovation for net-zero University of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ receives $1.3 million international donation to create new cancer research fund University of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ receives $1.3 million international donation to create new cancer research fund University receives major investment to support next generation of bioscience researchers University receives major investment to support next generation of bioscience researchers Renewables and nuclear must work together to reach net zero, new report argues Renewables and nuclear must work together to reach net zero, new report argues ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Professor champions sustainable music at Buckingham Palace ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Professor champions sustainable music at Buckingham Palace Enzyme engineering has the potential to drive green, more efficient drug manufacturing Enzyme engineering has the potential to drive green, more efficient drug manufacturing ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ scientists develop ai trial to help people survive cancer ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ scientists develop ai trial to help people survive cancer ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ scientists unveil advanced materials that capture benzene in our atmosphere, tackling major health risk ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ scientists unveil advanced materials that capture benzene in our atmosphere, tackling major health risk ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ and Vernacare join forces to revolutionise plastic use in healthcare ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ and Vernacare join forces to revolutionise plastic use in healthcare NanoNeuroOmics NanoNeuroOmics ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ brings together industry leaders to tackle SF6 emissions ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ brings together industry leaders to tackle SF6 emissions UK's leading experts call for urgent action to decarbonise by 2050 UK's leading experts call for urgent action to decarbonise by 2050 University of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ researchers awarded £2 million as part of a global initiative into advancing the bioeconomy University of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ researchers awarded £2 million as part of a global initiative into advancing the bioeconomy Developing sustainable coatings Developing sustainable coatings ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ’s M4 wave energy converter successfully launched in Australia ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ’s M4 wave energy converter successfully launched in Australia Machine learning powers discovery of new molecules to enhance the safe freezing of medicines and vaccines Machine learning powers discovery of new molecules to enhance the safe freezing of medicines and vaccines Scientists develop artificial sugars to enhance disease diagnosis and treatment accuracy Scientists develop artificial sugars to enhance disease diagnosis and treatment accuracy University awarded £2.4 million to develop new methods to accelerate the replacement and management of SF6 University awarded £2.4 million to develop new methods to accelerate the replacement and management of SF6 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ leads European consortium to innovate cable technology for a greener power grid ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ leads European consortium to innovate cable technology for a greener power grid ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ researcher awarded €1.5m ERC grant to revolutionise early detection of brain diseases ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ researcher awarded €1.5m ERC grant to revolutionise early detection of brain diseases Researchers unveil energy storage mechanism in the thinnest possible lithium-ion battery Researchers unveil energy storage mechanism in the thinnest possible lithium-ion battery New method could lower radiotherapy doses for some cancer patients New method could lower radiotherapy doses for some cancer patients Ground-breaking study reveals previously unknown genetic causes of colorectal cancer Ground-breaking study reveals previously unknown genetic causes of colorectal cancer National Graphene Institute to play key role in UK-India Technology Security Initiative National Graphene Institute to play key role in UK-India Technology Security Initiative Women at lower risk of breast cancer after ovarian cancer diagnosis, research shows Women at lower risk of breast cancer after ovarian cancer diagnosis, research shows Government can save lives and smash inequalities by changing prostate cancer guidelines, say experts Government can save lives and smash inequalities by changing prostate cancer guidelines, say experts Scientists make breakthrough in development of fridge-free storage for vital medicines Scientists make breakthrough in development of fridge-free storage for vital medicines Immersive event showcases Graphene@ ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ’s capabilities to industry Immersive event showcases Graphene@ ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ’s capabilities to industry Creating sustainable large-area electronics of the future Creating sustainable large-area electronics of the future Semiconductor research at ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Semiconductor research at ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Redefining radiotherapy for bladder cancer Redefining radiotherapy for bladder cancer UKRI award ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Â£1.7m to investigate gendered energy inequalities UKRI award ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Â£1.7m to investigate gendered energy inequalities Transforming prostate cancer treatment with targeted therapies Transforming prostate cancer treatment with targeted therapies Electric fields catalyse graphene’s energy and computing prospects Electric fields catalyse graphene’s energy and computing prospects Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre opens Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre opens Bio-inspired ceramics: how DeakinBio are tackling one 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could lead to a more sustainable future Beer brewed with novel yeast hybrid celebrates 200 years of University research and could lead to a more sustainable future Energy trades could help resolve Nile conflict Energy trades could help resolve Nile conflict ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Scientists Find Novel One-Dimensional Superconductor ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Scientists Find Novel One-Dimensional Superconductor World-first analytical Transmission Electron Microscope being developed by ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ materials scientists World-first analytical Transmission Electron Microscope being developed by ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ materials scientists Scientists urge action over life-threatening pollution from solar power waste in Africa Scientists urge action over life-threatening pollution from solar power waste in Africa Revolutionary molecular device unleashes potential for targeted drug delivery and self-healing materials Revolutionary molecular device unleashes potential for targeted drug delivery and self-healing materials Scientists unveil cutting-edge ruthenium catalyst for new reaction discovery and optimisation Scientists unveil cutting-edge ruthenium catalyst for new reaction discovery and optimisation Cancer Research UK ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Centre to receive £8.5m boost for clinician scientist training Cancer Research UK ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Centre to receive £8.5m boost for clinician scientist training ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ researchers help secure £49.35m to boost mass spectrometry research ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ researchers help secure £49.35m to boost mass spectrometry research ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ team to be presented with prestigious international award for cancer research ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ team to be presented with prestigious international award for cancer research Postdoctoral researcher wins prestigious Women in Science award for sustainable development Postdoctoral researcher wins prestigious Women in Science award for sustainable development Kinder test could improve diagnosis of womb cancer Kinder test could improve diagnosis of womb cancer Raymond Schofield Awarded 2024 Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences age 98 Raymond Schofield Awarded 2024 Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences age 98 University awarded £30 million to train the next generation of science and engineering researchers through four new Centres for Doctoral Training University awarded £30 million to train the next generation of science and engineering researchers through four new Centres for Doctoral Training Developing high-entropy materials for sustainable applications Developing high-entropy materials for sustainable applications Transformational gift set to redefine global development research for the 21st century at University of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Transformational gift set to redefine global development research for the 21st century at University of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Artificial Intelligence reveals prostate cancer is not just one disease Artificial Intelligence reveals prostate cancer is not just one disease First human trial shows ‘wonder’ material can be developed safely First human trial shows ‘wonder’ material can be developed safely ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ awarded nearly £7 million to advance UK's engineering biology initiatives ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ awarded nearly £7 million to advance UK's engineering biology initiatives Scientists develop new biocontainment method for industrial organisms Scientists develop new biocontainment method for industrial organisms ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ spin-out secures €3 million to develop long-duration energy storage ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ spin-out secures €3 million to develop long-duration energy storage New Wearable Sensor Accurately Tracks Tiny Changes in the Breath Process New Wearable Sensor Accurately Tracks Tiny Changes in the Breath Process ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ researchers develop first ever guideline for cancer screening in rare muscle disease ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ researchers develop first ever guideline for cancer screening in rare muscle disease ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ professors honoured in 2024 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ professors honoured in 2024 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists MP visits world leading graphene engineering facility at University of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ MP visits world leading graphene engineering facility at University of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Proud to support sustainable innovation and partnerships Proud to support sustainable innovation and partnerships Tata Steel, The Henry Royce Institute Sign MoU to set up a Centre for Innovation in Advanced Materials Tata Steel, The Henry Royce Institute Sign MoU to set up a Centre for Innovation in Advanced Materials University of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ awarded UKAEA funding for fusion development University of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ awarded UKAEA funding for fusion development University of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ partners with Cummins to develop future power solutions University of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ partners with Cummins to develop future power solutions Harnessing energy stored in water from raindrops Harnessing energy stored in water from raindrops Investigating microfibre pollution Investigating microfibre pollution Chancellor of the Exchequer visits ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ to discuss reform of UK’s power network Chancellor of the Exchequer visits ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ to discuss reform of UK’s power network Atomically Precise Assembly of 2D Materials Paves Way for Next-Generation Electronics Atomically Precise Assembly of 2D Materials Paves Way for Next-Generation Electronics MP visits revolutionary bioprinting facility at University of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ MP visits revolutionary bioprinting facility at University of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ and Shell partner to bring more sustainable chemical manufacturing to market ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ and Shell partner to bring more sustainable chemical manufacturing to market UK-India Workshop on Circularity of Critical Materials drives country collaboration UK-India Workshop on Circularity of Critical Materials drives country collaboration ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ’s Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) in Industrial Biotechnology hits 100,000 learners ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ’s Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) in Industrial Biotechnology hits 100,000 learners Sails and satellite navigation could cut shipping industry’s emissions by up to a third Sails and satellite navigation could cut shipping industry’s emissions by up to a third Sustainability transitions in energy, mobility, food: Research shifts focus from future goals to real-world change processes Sustainability transitions in energy, mobility, food: Research shifts focus from future goals to real-world change processes The first Eve Fellowship awarded to ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ scientist The first Eve Fellowship awarded to ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ scientist Graphene spin-out wins The Spectator’s Innovator of the Year Award for Excellence in Sustainability Graphene spin-out wins The Spectator’s Innovator of the Year Award for Excellence in Sustainability African Cities Research Consortium starts new research pilot projects African Cities Research Consortium starts new research pilot projects University of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ to lead Sellafield’s new Centre of Expertise in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence University of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ to lead Sellafield’s new Centre of Expertise in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Scientists one step closer to re-writing world’s first synthetic yeast genome, unravelling the fundamental building blocks of life Scientists one step closer to re-writing world’s first synthetic yeast genome, unravelling the fundamental building blocks of life University to train next generation of AI researchers in new UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training University to train next generation of AI researchers in new UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training New Research Explores Role of Innovation Intermediaries in Shaping the Future of AI-Enabled Engineering Biology New Research Explores Role of Innovation Intermediaries in Shaping the Future of AI-Enabled Engineering Biology New research can help policymakers prioritise funding needs and allocate resource for cancer New research can help policymakers prioritise funding needs and allocate resource for cancer ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ scientists investigate how to stop a more aggressive form of breast cancer spreading ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ scientists investigate how to stop a more aggressive form of breast cancer spreading Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst (IBIC) launches to drive economic growth in the north-west of England Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst (IBIC) launches to drive economic growth in the north-west of England ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ secures major bioscience funding to harness the activity of microbiomes for a more sustainable future ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ secures major bioscience funding to harness the activity of microbiomes for a more sustainable future Revolutionising osteoarthritis treatment through bioprinting Revolutionising osteoarthritis treatment through bioprinting £½ million funding announced to find new treatment for oesophageal cancer £½ million funding announced to find new treatment for oesophageal cancer Brave Claudia inspires midwifery fundraiser Brave Claudia inspires midwifery fundraiser ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ research to boost bioprinting technology to address critical health challenges in space ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ research to boost bioprinting technology to address critical health challenges in space Northern regions relegated to bottom of child health league table Northern regions relegated to bottom of child health league table ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ researchers to take a leading role in four national energy research centres ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ researchers to take a leading role in four national energy research centres Study improves accuracy of predictive breast cancer genetic test for Ashkenazi Jewish women Study improves accuracy of predictive breast cancer genetic test for Ashkenazi Jewish women Researchers develop a new approach to scale-up manufacturing of life-saving oligonucleotide therapeutics Researchers develop a new approach to scale-up manufacturing of life-saving oligonucleotide therapeutics University joins European precision cancer medicine trial consortium University joins European precision cancer medicine trial consortium ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ researchers awarded £1 million to test potential life-saving technology for early detection of liver cancer ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ researchers awarded £1 million to test potential life-saving technology for early detection of liver cancer Two innovative research teams win Royal Society of Chemistry’s prestigious Horizon Prizes Two innovative research teams win Royal Society of Chemistry’s prestigious Horizon Prizes ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ leads on research to reduce the risk of serious side-effects of cancer treatment ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ leads on research to reduce the risk of serious side-effects of cancer treatment ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ leading innovation in hydrogen economy ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ leading innovation in hydrogen economy Peace in Sudan depends on justice for the Darfur genocide Peace in Sudan depends on justice for the Darfur genocide First experts move into new world-class cancer research facility First experts move into new world-class cancer research facility DETERMINE trial recognised at Life Science industry awards DETERMINE trial recognised at Life Science industry awards ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ partners with National Grid to progress three net zero innovation projects ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ partners with National Grid to progress three net zero innovation projects National Grid and University of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ pilot drone-mounted electric field sensors for pylon inspections National Grid and University of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ pilot drone-mounted electric field sensors for pylon inspections Scientists develop a ‘cosmic concrete’ that is twice as strong as regular concrete Scientists develop a ‘cosmic concrete’ that is twice as strong as regular concrete Scientists advance dream of targeted real time treatment of hypoxic cancers Scientists advance dream of targeted real time treatment of hypoxic cancers Aoife Taylor: from PhD to CEO Aoife Taylor: from PhD to CEO New consortium aims to expand patient access to life-saving oligonucleotide therapeutics New consortium aims to expand patient access to life-saving oligonucleotide therapeutics ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ leads UK project to assess BECCS’ future role in the NW industrial cluster ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ leads UK project to assess BECCS’ future role in the NW industrial cluster Major funding for ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ will help find new cancer treatments Major funding for ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ will help find new cancer treatments Targeting variant of common protein may dramatically boost effectiveness of breast cancer treatment Targeting variant of common protein may dramatically boost effectiveness of breast cancer treatment Science and Engineering: a review of our top stories Science and Engineering: a review of our top stories University of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ and National Grid named Best Innovation in Net Zero University of 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Groundbreaking ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ partnership with Kenyan oesophageal cancer initiative gets £2.6m award Gene mutations should be tested routinely for ovarian cancer, say scientists Gene mutations should be tested routinely for ovarian cancer, say scientists New agreement on detection and diagnosis of health conditions across Greater ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ New agreement on detection and diagnosis of health conditions across Greater ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Guidelines on breast cancer surgery need revision, find researchers Guidelines on breast cancer surgery need revision, find researchers Leading brain cancer expert appointed as inaugural brain tumour charity neuro-oncology chair in ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Leading brain cancer expert appointed as inaugural brain tumour charity neuro-oncology chair in ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ’s global challenge-tackling partnership with National Grid shortlisted for Bhattacharyya Award ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ’s global challenge-tackling partnership with National Grid shortlisted for Bhattacharyya Award Scientists unlock potential for a small cell lung cancer blood test Scientists unlock potential for a small cell lung cancer blood test 'Tales From The future' - a new way forward for beer brewing 'Tales From The future' - a new way forward for beer brewing Engineering enzymes to help solve the planet's plastic problem Engineering enzymes to help solve the planet's plastic problem A modern space race needs to be built on sustainability A modern space race needs to be built on sustainability University hosts world’s largest energy research & social science conference University hosts world’s largest energy research & social science conference First RAF drone flight using a synthetic fuel First RAF drone flight using a synthetic fuel Study identifies best treatment for rare childhood cancer Study identifies best treatment for rare childhood cancer Screening every five years safe for women who test negative for HPV, study confirms Screening every five years safe for women who test negative for HPV, study confirms ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ experts are designing AI-powered machines tough enough to work safely in hostile hotspots ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ experts are designing AI-powered machines tough enough to work safely in hostile hotspots Indoor tanning ban would reduce melanoma deaths, show researchers Indoor tanning ban would reduce melanoma deaths, show researchers Energy Innovation Agency launches to accelerate Greater ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ’s net zero transition Energy Innovation Agency launches to accelerate Greater ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ’s net zero transition New GP blood test could help diagnose ovarian cancer faster and more accurately, according to research funded by Wellbeing of Women New GP blood test could help diagnose ovarian cancer faster and more accurately, according to research funded by Wellbeing of Women A robot called Lyra is helping transform nuclear infrastructure inspection A robot called Lyra is helping transform nuclear infrastructure inspection Five year energy innovation partnership announced with National Grid Five year energy innovation partnership announced with National Grid ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ researchers tackling the challenge of increasing electricity demand ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ researchers tackling the challenge of increasing electricity demand Tackling the lack of diversity in energy research Tackling the lack of diversity in energy research Rich countries must end oil and gas production by 2034 for a fair 1.5°C transition Rich countries must end oil and gas production by 2034 for a fair 1.5°C transition New research funding for sustainable forest transitions announced New research funding for sustainable forest transitions announced ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ scientist lands prestigious British Council UK Alumni award ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ scientist lands prestigious British Council UK Alumni award University of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ supporting National Grid’s Strategic Innovation Fund - Sustainable Electrical Gas Insulated Lines University of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ supporting National Grid’s Strategic Innovation Fund - Sustainable Electrical Gas Insulated Lines ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ outlines key actions for nuclear energy ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ outlines key actions for nuclear energy Scientists report breakthrough in transuranium actinide chemical bonding Scientists report breakthrough in transuranium actinide chemical bonding Trial of wearable health technology for cancer patients opens Trial of wearable health technology for cancer patients opens 2021's news highlights from the Faculty of Science and Engineering 2021's news highlights from the Faculty of Science and Engineering Cancer researchers across the UK join forces to find drugs for rare cancers Cancer researchers across the UK join forces to find drugs for rare cancers ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ scientist is working with the world’s best doctors to develop a ground breaking early detection test for lung cancer ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ scientist is working with the world’s best doctors to develop a ground breaking early detection test for lung cancer First in-flight 100% sustainable-fuels emissions study of passenger jet shows early promise First in-flight 100% sustainable-fuels emissions study of passenger jet shows early promise What a good iBeer: New yeast biodiversity for brewing What a good iBeer: New yeast biodiversity for brewing Shipping emissions under existing targets will be double what’s needed to meet Paris Agreement goals Shipping emissions under existing targets will be double what’s needed to meet Paris Agreement goals Plastic-eating bacteria could help aid global recycling efforts Plastic-eating bacteria could help aid global recycling efforts ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ puts energies into global challenge solution that’s close to home ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ puts energies into global challenge solution that’s close to home Chinese Government Award for Dr Jingzhen Du Chinese Government Award for Dr Jingzhen Du ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ revealed as a ‘Northern Humanitarian Powerhouse’ ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ revealed as a ‘Northern Humanitarian Powerhouse’ Newly developed evolved enzymes produce renewable isobutene Newly developed evolved enzymes produce renewable isobutene Biotechnology: reaching net zero Biotechnology: reaching net zero Harvard and ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ pioneer ‘soft’ graphene-containing electrodes that adapt to living tissue Harvard and ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ pioneer ‘soft’ graphene-containing electrodes that adapt to living tissue Tackling inequality is key for post-Covid economic recovery say experts Tackling inequality is key for post-Covid economic recovery say experts Healthcare workers are still coming under attack during the coronavirus pandemic Healthcare workers are still coming under attack during the coronavirus pandemic 2020 New Year Honours for University academics 2020 New Year Honours for University academics Queen’s Anniversary Prize awarded to ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Institute for Biotechnology for environmental research Queen’s Anniversary Prize awarded to ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Institute for Biotechnology for environmental research A global ‘toilet revolution’ is underway – but it’s polluting water and ignoring the urban poor A global ‘toilet revolution’ is underway – but it’s polluting water and ignoring the urban poor ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ launches plan to address UN targets by 2030 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ launches plan to address UN targets by 2030 Social media use contributing to poor mental health in Indonesia, research finds Social media use contributing to poor mental health in Indonesia, research finds New book reveals the extent to which women are under-valued in global value chains New book reveals the extent to which women are under-valued in global value chains Narendra Modi’s performance on the Indian economy – five key policies assessed Narendra Modi’s performance on the Indian economy – five key policies assessed New research shows community forest management reduces both deforestation and poverty New research shows community forest management reduces both deforestation and poverty We know how food production needs to change if crisis is to be avoided – so why isn’t this happening? We know how food production needs to change if crisis is to be avoided – so why isn’t this happening? Why Brazil’s Zika virus requires a political treatment Why Brazil’s Zika virus requires a political treatment Concerted campaign helps women in Kenya’s flower industry get a better deal Concerted campaign helps women in Kenya’s flower industry get a better deal After Bonn, 5 things to watch for in the coming year of global climate policy After Bonn, 5 things to watch for in the coming year of global climate policy Theatre group teams up with University to put migration in the spotlight Theatre group teams up with University to put migration in the spotlight The Sierra Leone mudslide disaster isn’t over yet – here’s what the world must do The Sierra Leone mudslide disaster isn’t over yet – here’s what the world must do Technology used for gazing into space could help solve the world’s food crisis Technology used for gazing into space could help solve the world’s food crisis Enormous promise for new parasitic infection treatment Enormous promise for new parasitic infection treatment Graduation success for inspiring Rwandan academic Graduation success for inspiring Rwandan academic Slow progress in stillbirth prevention highlighted by landmark research series Slow progress in stillbirth prevention highlighted by landmark research series India and Pakistan set to benefit from new autism treatment India and Pakistan set to benefit from new autism treatment Rising risk of obesity among China’s ‘left behind children’ Rising risk of obesity among China’s ‘left behind children’ The oldest war crime in the book The oldest war crime in the book Fight against disease goes global as ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ professor publishes 15 papers in one day Fight against disease goes global as ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ professor publishes 15 papers in one day EXPERT COMMENT: United Nations Summit, New York EXPERT COMMENT: United Nations Summit, New York
