Making oil from algae — towards more efficient biofuels
Credit: Kobe University The mechanism behind oil synthesis within microalgae cells has been revealed by a Japanese research team. This discovery could contribute to the...
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A better life in the outback
Desert lands cover about a quarter of the Earth's land mass and are home to some half a billion people and yet they are commonly...
Media registration for Starmus Science Festival in Norway now open
Media registration is now open for the Starmus Science and Music Festival, a seven-day event from June 18-23 in Trondheim, Norway. Journalists who would like...
Nanoparticles remain unpredictable
Credit: Thomas Kast The nanotech industry is booming. Every year, several thousands of tonnes of man-made nanoparticles are produced worldwide; sooner or later, a certain...
The story of our universe from the Big Bang to the present day
Credit: World Scientific The rapidly growing field of astrochemistry focuses on the chemistry occurring in stars, planets, and the interstellar medium, bringing together elements of...
Gelatine instead of forearm
Credit: Empa The moisture content of the human skin influences its characteristics. The addition of moisture softens the skin and changes its appearance. This can...
Graphene and gold make a better brain probe
Credit: DGIST Electrodes placed in the brain record neural activity, and can help treat neural diseases like Parkinson's and epilepsy. Interest is also growing in...
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