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Nanodiamond encrusted bones
Tiny nanodiamonds could be used to reinforce biodegradable polymers used in surgical screws that dissolve once their purpose is served
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Helping nanodevices to self-heal
New research suggests a simple way to diagnose and repair damage to nanodevices using electric current
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US urged to triple energy R&D investment
Obama's science council warns that US federal spending on energy R&D is lagging and needs to jump three-fold to $16 billion
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No stone left unturned in oil hunt
Unrecovered oil in mature oil fields could be found by a nanoparticle injected into rocks
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Arsenic sustains life
A microorganism that feeds on the toxic element arsenic instead of essential nutrient phosphorus has been discovered by US researchers
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Butterfly effect
Rare and precious butterfly samples could be analysed in a non-destructive way
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Graphene catalyst comes out on top
Graphene-based solid acid catalysts could be a cheap alternative to sulfuric acid
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Nanotube material retains bounce at extreme temperatures
Carbon nanotubes can make a rubber like material that remains usable in a temperature range of over one thousand degrees
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Using fruit flies' sweet tooth
Australian researchers use fruit flies to help develop new sugar alternatives
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Micro organ system to test cancer drugs
New organ-on-a-chip system simultaneously tests how liver, intestine and breast cancer cells respond to cancer drugs
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Reach deadline passes, registrations fall short of predictions
Registrations for EU chemicals legislation 28 per cent lower than forecast, but regulators insist the process was a success
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Cancers imaged and monitored using firefly glow
New probe uses a glowing pigment found in fireflies to signal the presence of hydrogen peroxide in the body, an indicator of tumours or disease
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Glasgow IP giveaway
'Far-sighted' initiative from the University of Glasgow seeks to increase access to scientific knowledge generated using taxpayer money
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Industry 'disturbed' at Europe BPA ban
EU's decision to ban bisphenol A in baby bottles draws criticism
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New European lithium source?
New lithium mineral reserves in Finland could ease Europe's reliance on countries like China for supplies of the material
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Managing change: School of hard knocks
Peter Cook has woven together a love of rock music and science to create a novel team building experience for big business, as Emma Davies finds out
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Mystery of diamond polishing solved?
Researchers use molecular dynamics to come up with an atomic-level explanation for how diamond is polished
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Careers clinic: Transferable skills
Charlotte Ashley-Roberts transfers her knowledge about knowledge transfer