Looking forward to the future of chemistry
Angela K. Wilson and Carol A. Bessel from the Division of Chemistry (CHE) at the National NSF provide a fascinating insight into the future of chemistry
The natural world – Why field studies matter
Thomas L. Fleischner, Ph. D, Executive Director of the Natural History Institute discusses the critical importance of direct engagement with the natural world
Carbonation induced corrosion of reinforced concrete revisited
The effect of carbonation induced corrosion on reinforced concrete must be addressed both for safety and environmental reasons, say researchers from ETH Zurich.
Characterising operating catalysts with electrons and x-rays
Christian Danvad Damsgaard at DTU Cen provides an insight into in situ investigations of operating catalysts by combining x-ray based characterisation with electron microscopy
Aesthetically pleasing crash barriers as ‘street furniture’ – why functional will no longer do
Abigail Kellett, Product Manager at Marshalls PLC explores the importance of crash barriers that can withstand vehicular attacks
Innovative research in the polar regions
Open Access Government provides an insight into the work of The National Science Foundation’s Office of Polar Programmes’ research about the Polar Regions
Promoting Science: Step-by-step is a step in the right direction
Gustavo Carvalho and Emanuel Matias from the Youth Science Association’s (AJC) discuss the importance of promoting science amongst young people in Portugal
Maintaining international collaboration: Chemistry has no nationality
Royal Society of Chemistry President Professor Sir John Holman reflects on the importance of maintaining international collaboration following Brexit
Changes in the combat vehicles market
We spoke to Alix Leboulanger and Samuel O'Toole at Frost & Sullivan to get their insights into the current state of the combat vehicles market
Denmark in Horizon 2020 – size, shape and substance
Niels C. Beier, Deputy Director of the Danish Agency for Science and Higher Education explains Denmark in Horizon 2020 and the framework programme
The evolution of malaria drug development
David H Peyton at Portland State University outlines how research has discovered that heme is key to malaria drug development
Dstl launches £50 million space programme marking the launch of Sputnik
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has launched a 5-year space programme and is partnering with UK companies
Embryo DNA edited to remove blood disorder by Chinese researchers
Scientists in China have managed to eradicate beta-thalassemia from embryo DNA using precise 'chemical surgery' in a world first
Cryogenic technologies for precision tactical and space applications
Peter Iredale, Engineering Lead at Honeywell Hymatic discusses cryogenic technologies and how it can be utilised.
Australia joins UK space mission as radar launch partner
The UK space mission NovaSAR has gained a new radar launch partner as Australia comes on board, signing a 10% share in the project
UK strikes research deal with the US
A new research deal struck by the UK and the US aims to make it easier for scientists to travel, share resources, and collaborate
Government opens up to pitches for anti-terrorism science funding
DASA has pledged £2 million to anti-terrorism science projects looking at fields such as behavioural science and identifying suspects in crowds
The funding is available...
Scientists design organic battery to power medical implants
Scientists in Belfast have designed a flexible organic battery which could revolutionise how medical implants are powered and remove patient discomfort
Devices like pacemakers could...
Nasa spacecraft set to crash into Saturn’s atmosphere in ‘kiss goodbye’
Nasa spacecraft Cassini, a veteran traveller of the Solar System, is set to complete its mission and crash into Saturn's atmosphere this week
The international...
Study shows research grants are giving jobs a boost
A new study has shown that government research grants have boosted the economy and provided thousands of new jobs in the tech industry
Research grants...
