News – Page 344
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ResearchFractal first as molecules form Sierpinski triangles
Scientists have produced a repeating triangular pattern through molecular self-assembly
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ResearchPlant molecule could create ‘greener’ roads
Lignin could be turned into a more environmentally friendly and sustainable tarmac by replacing some bitumen
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Time spent assessing research impact was worthwhile
Report claims wider impact of academic work was fairly determined for UK’s Research Excellence Framework
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Graphene sandwich turns water square
Water trapped between graphene sheets transformed into new type of ice
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Chemical clarification for lobster colour change on cooking
Evidence supports new theory underpinning dark blue to pink-orange transformation
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ResearchSewage offers attractive source of precious metals
US Geological Survey team finds valuable metals in treated sewage and is working on the difficult problem of extraction
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Research'Safe antifreeze' works better with added nanoparticles
Antifreezes based on a non-toxic food additive are now more effective and user-friendly
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ResearchNeutron–proton mass imbalance put on the quantum scales
Mass difference between nucleons calculated to the highest level of precision yet
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NewsSpending targets for German R&D lack ambition
Expert commission says Germany can do better than goal of investing 3% of GDP on R&D by 2015
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Business
Valeant heads off Endo bid for Salix
Bid raised to $15.8 billion in cash after rival offer from Irish firm
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Reform of US chemical safety rules back on
Bipartisan bill to revamp the US Toxic Substances Control Act is backed by the chemical industry and even a major environmental group
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Chemists in demand as cannabis industry experiences explosive growth
Legalisation of marijuana in some US states is fuelling demand for analytical specialists
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ResearchBacterium altered to suppress hunger faces long road to clinic
Engineered microbes produce anti-obesity molecule in mice, but moving to humans poses challenges
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ResearchOpossum peptide antivenom could take on snake bites
An opossum serum protein that neutralises snake venom could offer a cheaper treatment for poisonous snake bites worldwide
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ResearchSimple chemistry mimics animals' predator spotting method
Filter paper soaked in chemicals can perform complex edge detection computation
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ResearchFlexible polymer threads set to light up clothing
Multi-colour light-emitting wires can be woven or knitted into fabrics for haute couture or monitoring patients’ vital signs
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Business23andMe jumps into drug R&D
Gene profiling firm aims to capitalise on its databank of genetic information to discover new drugs
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ResearchSimple cooking changes make healthier rice
Adding oil to water, cooling and reheating rice makes fibre-like resistant starch, reducing calories
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UK budget science cash given cautious welcome
Government announces new money for research, but scientists say more needs to be done