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About Author: Rachel Kealy
Posts by Rachel Kealy
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![The Zika outbreak has recently been declared a global public health emergency by the World Health Organisation. It seems fitting then that a new approach to […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/world-community-grid-115x115.jpg "Computers of the world unite against Zika")
Computers of the world unite against Zika
Posted on May 24, 2016 | No CommentsThe Zika outbreak has recently been declared a global public health emergency by the World Health Organisation. It seems fitting then that a new approach to […] -
![Skin is a fantastically complex biomaterial which serves a multitude of functions. Without this protective layer we would be more exposed to harmful radiation, microorganisms […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/second-skin-mit-115x115.jpg "The perfect polymer for a second skin")
The perfect polymer for a second skin
Posted on May 16, 2016 | No CommentsSkin is a fantastically complex biomaterial which serves a multitude of functions. Without this protective layer we would be more exposed to harmful radiation, microorganisms […] -
![Imagine squeezing a cube of plasticine between your fingers. In the direction you are compressing it, it would contract but then it bulges outwards in […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/protein-115x115.jpg "The protein crystal with a counterintuitive property")
The protein crystal with a counterintuitive property
Posted on May 10, 2016 | No CommentsImagine squeezing a cube of plasticine between your fingers. In the direction you are compressing it, it would contract but then it bulges outwards in […] -
![We tend to think we know a lot about the different forms of H2O; ice, water and steam are all materials that we encounter in our […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/beryl-115x115.jpg "The weird world of ultra-confined water")
The weird world of ultra-confined water
Posted on April 29, 2016 | No CommentsWe tend to think we know a lot about the different forms of H2O; ice, water and steam are all materials that we encounter in our […] -
![The search is on for new sources of renewable energy and a promising field for these sources is bioenergy, the energy derived from living […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Microbial-fuel-cells-115x115.jpg "Making urine an energy source for the future")
Making urine an energy source for the future
Posted on March 21, 2016 | No CommentsThe search is on for new sources of renewable energy and a promising field for these sources is bioenergy, the energy derived from living […] -
![Up to now, despite the vast leaps made in the field of prosthetics over the last few years, amputees have been unable to feel […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/bionic-fingertip-115x115.png "Bionic fingertip restores sense of touch")
Bionic fingertip restores sense of touch
Posted on March 14, 2016 | No CommentsUp to now, despite the vast leaps made in the field of prosthetics over the last few years, amputees have been unable to feel […] -
![It’s astounding that the most recent triumph of the Hubble telescope gives us a snapshot of the universe from 97% of the way back to […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/hubble-115x115.jpg "Hubble glimpses the furthest galaxy yet")
Hubble glimpses the furthest galaxy yet
Posted on March 8, 2016 | No CommentsIt’s astounding that the most recent triumph of the Hubble telescope gives us a snapshot of the universe from 97% of the way back to […] -
![What do a cactus, a desert beetle and a pitcher plant add to? How about a wonder material that could be used to improve the […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/beetle-115x115.jpg "Water Off a Beetle’s Back…")
Water Off a Beetle’s Back…
Posted on March 1, 2016 | No CommentsWhat do a cactus, a desert beetle and a pitcher plant add to? How about a wonder material that could be used to improve the […] -
![The work of a large collaboration of researchers and professional and amateur astronomers has found a star that appears eclipsed from earth for three and […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/binary-star-system-eclipse-115x115.jpg "Record breaker: Three and a half year long stellar eclipse")
Record breaker: Three and a half year long stellar eclipse
Posted on February 21, 2016 | No CommentsThe work of a large collaboration of researchers and professional and amateur astronomers has found a star that appears eclipsed from earth for three and […] -
![A new technique, devised by scientists working at DESY (German electron synchrotron), could revolutionise crystallography. The research lead by Professor Henry Chapman should allow easier […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/complex-protein-115x115.png "Shining a Light on the Structure of Biomolecules")
Shining a Light on the Structure of Biomolecules
Posted on February 16, 2016 | No CommentsA new technique, devised by scientists working at DESY (German electron synchrotron), could revolutionise crystallography. The research lead by Professor Henry Chapman should allow easier […]
