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![Members of the Oxford Department of Zoology have tracked peregrine falcons in the field as they attacked dummy prey – and discovered that they use […]](/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/peregrine-115x115.jpg "Oxford Flight Group – Peregrine attack strategies could take down rogue drones")
Oxford Flight Group – Peregrine attack strategies could take down rogue drones
Posted on January 5, 2018 | No CommentsMembers of the Oxford Department of Zoology have tracked peregrine falcons in the field as they attacked dummy prey – and discovered that they use […] -
![Scientists from University of Cambridge have created a structure derived from mouse stem cells that is capable of self-assembling to closely resemble a real mouse […]](/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/14809820807_7e302c65dd_o-e1489588247969-115x115.jpg "Cambridge scientists create first artificial self-organising embryo")
Cambridge scientists create first artificial self-organising embryo
Posted on March 15, 2017 | No CommentsScientists from University of Cambridge have created a structure derived from mouse stem cells that is capable of self-assembling to closely resemble a real mouse […] -
![We’ve all heard of in vitro fertilization (IVF), a procedure which has helped countless women conceive through fertilizing egg cells outside their body. Last year a paper published […]](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/fert-115x115.jpg "Embryos made from skin cells? Surely not…")
Embryos made from skin cells? Surely not…
Posted on January 21, 2017 | No CommentsWe’ve all heard of in vitro fertilization (IVF), a procedure which has helped countless women conceive through fertilizing egg cells outside their body. Last year a paper published […] -
![Antibiotics have been the most successful treatment for a whole array of infectious diseases and are vital in almost all areas of modern medicine. However, […]](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/E._coli_Bacteria_16578744517-115x115.jpg "Are antibiotics going out of fashion?")
Are antibiotics going out of fashion?
Posted on January 8, 2017 | No CommentsAntibiotics have been the most successful treatment for a whole array of infectious diseases and are vital in almost all areas of modern medicine. However, […] -
![On June 23rd the British public will vote in the EU referendum. The latest YouGov poll1 shows a slight lead for the remain campaign (44% […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/banner-1327289_1920-115x115.jpg "Brexit: Won’t Somebody Please Think of the Science?")
Brexit: Won’t Somebody Please Think of the Science?
Posted on May 26, 2016 | No CommentsOn June 23rd the British public will vote in the EU referendum. The latest YouGov poll1 shows a slight lead for the remain campaign (44% […] -
![Acetaminophen is the most common drug ingredient in the United States. It is found in over 600 different medicines according to the Consumer Healthcare Products […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/diet-pills-115x115.jpg "Painkiller kills kindness")
Painkiller kills kindness
Posted on May 16, 2016 | No CommentsAcetaminophen is the most common drug ingredient in the United States. It is found in over 600 different medicines according to the Consumer Healthcare Products […] -
![Researchers have discovered a key gene associated with maintaining a youthful appearance. There has been a long-standing issue in science as to why some people […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2187905205_158290644d_z-1-115x115.jpg "M1CR – The fountain of youth ?")
M1CR – The fountain of youth ?
Posted on May 9, 2016 | No CommentsResearchers have discovered a key gene associated with maintaining a youthful appearance. There has been a long-standing issue in science as to why some people […] -
![Around twenty percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage, and 1 in 100 women trying to conceive have three or more consecutive miscarriages. Most miscarriages […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Chromatic-Triangular-Ruby-Pregnant-Woman-115x115.png "Scientists find the cause of recurrent miscarriages")
Scientists find the cause of recurrent miscarriages
Posted on March 13, 2016 | No CommentsAround twenty percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage, and 1 in 100 women trying to conceive have three or more consecutive miscarriages. Most miscarriages […] -
![A new method of cancer treatment revealed that targets its weaknesses… In 2012 Cancer Research UK reported 161,823 deaths from cancer in the UK alone. […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Cancer_cells-_death_step_1-115x115.jpg "Cancer’s ‘Achilles heel’ revealed")
Cancer’s ‘Achilles heel’ revealed
Posted on March 7, 2016 | No CommentsA new method of cancer treatment revealed that targets its weaknesses… In 2012 Cancer Research UK reported 161,823 deaths from cancer in the UK alone. […] -
![A new study from the US National Institute of Health has revealed that Ebola survivors face long-term neurological problems even six months after recovery from […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/88429811_c0226119-ebola_prevention_training-spl-115x115.jpg "Ebola Causes Long-term Neurological Damage")
Ebola Causes Long-term Neurological Damage
Posted on March 2, 2016 | No CommentsA new study from the US National Institute of Health has revealed that Ebola survivors face long-term neurological problems even six months after recovery from […] -
![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 […] -
![A long time ago in a galaxy far far away R2d2 set out to take over the genome ….. Selfish elements are genes or sections […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1362631849SgS-115x115.jpg "DNA Takeover")
DNA Takeover
Posted on February 28, 2016 | No CommentsA long time ago in a galaxy far far away R2d2 set out to take over the genome ….. Selfish elements are genes or sections […] -
![Worldwide in 2012 there were 14.1 million cases of cancer and 8.2 million deaths. Macmillan warns that by 2020 almost one in two people will […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/10080374656_1d802535cb_z-115x115.jpg "A Cure for Cancer ?")
A Cure for Cancer ?
Posted on February 24, 2016 | No CommentsWorldwide in 2012 there were 14.1 million cases of cancer and 8.2 million deaths. Macmillan warns that by 2020 almost one in two people will […] -
The Decline of Dementia
Posted on February 16, 2016 | No CommentsCurrently, many places in the world have an ageing population. This means there is an increase in the average age of the population and an […]
