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Brace for research impact exercise
University research funding to be distributed partly by measuring 'research impact'
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On-off iridescence in squid
Structural changes in skin cell proteins help some squid to control the iridescence of their skin
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Interview: Building functional foods on the nanoscale
Ian Norton talks to Phillip Broadwith about engineering the structure of foods to make them smarter and healthier
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Enzymes inspire new catalyst design for hydrogen production
New enzyme-based catalyst will give industry something to think about, say researchers
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Homogenised nanotubes show electronics promise
Purely semiconducting carbon nanotubes made with UV light
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Food supplement fights HIV
Medical nutritional supplement can slow the decline in immunity in HIV-positive patients, according to clinical trial results presented this week
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Targeted TB treatment
Small molecule inhibitor of tuberculosis protein complex offers a new strategy to attack the disease
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Peering into Titan's haze
New studies help explain what makes up the orange haze that envelops Saturn's largest moon
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Super-thin batteries made from paper and algae
Flexible, environmentally-friendly polymer batteries hold great promise for future technologies
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Renaissance artworks analysed
Researchers have combined two ion-beam analysis techniques to obtain more detailed information about the paints used in Renaissance works of art
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All that is small is not nano
Researchers suggest doing away with traditional definition of a nanoparticle to provide a focus for environmental, health and safety studies, and future regulation
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New 'on-off' membrane for drug delivery
Nanomagnetic particles embedded in membrane can be remotely heated to cause gel-filled channels to open and close on demand
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Photographing flexible electronics
Photography has provided the inspiration for a fast, room temperature route to produce flexible electronic components
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Just heat and heal
New polymer system based on weak, reversible bonds can heal itself when heated
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Light on the horizon for chemicals sector
The worldwide chemical industry appears to have stabilised and could show mild growth by the end of the year, say industry economists
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Ultrathin catalysts on demand
Korean chemists have created ultrathin nano-sheets that are efficient and long-lived catalysts for hydrocarbon cracking and other petrochemical applications
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Daisy-chain polymers bring artificial muscles a step closer
US chemists develop molecular 'daisy-chains' containing threaded rings that can be pulled taut or slackened by chemical stimuli
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Peer review under the microscope
International survey of reviewers reiterates concerns over demand, quality control and detecting plagiarism in peer review
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Hybrid nano material targets antibiotic resistant bacteria
Researchers develop a light activated nano material that can target, label and kill antibiotic resistant bacteria such as E. coli
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Tackling graffiti
Developers hope for renewed support for new polymer-based anti-graffiti coating that lets buildings 'breathe'