A new technique that uses light to activate chemotherapy drugs in specific cells shows promise as a way to improve the effectiveness of cancer therapies while preventing severe side effects,... Read more
A new super powerful electron microscope that can pinpoint the position of single atoms, and will help scientists push boundaries even further, in fields such as advanced materials, healthca... Read more
TAU researchers develop groundbreaking wireless material capable of sparking neuronal activity in response to light The aging process affects everything from cardiovascular function to memor... Read more
The loss of eyesight, often caused by retinal degeneration, is a life-altering health issue for many people, especially as they age. But a new development toward a prosthetic retina could he... Read more
Scientists discover variant plants with straw that is more easily digested for biofuel production Critically the plants are not significantly smaller or weaker than normal plants The discove... Read more
Researchers from UCL (University College London) have demonstrated how an interplay between nutrition, metabolism and immunity is involved in the process of ageing. The two new studies, supp... Read more
Researchers from The University of Manchester have discovered a new mechanism that governs how body clocks react to changes in the environment. And the discovery, which is being published in... Read more
Scientists led by experts at Durham University have discovered a natural mechanism in plants that could stimulate their growth even under stress and potentially lead to better crop yields. P... Read more
The system can construct its own network of tracks spanning tens of micrometres in length, transport cargo across the network and even dismantle the tracks. Tiny self-assembling transport ne... Read more
Scientists have discovered a new enzyme that could prove an important step in the quest to turn waste (such as paper, scrap wood and straw) into liquid fuel. To do this they turned to the de... Read more
Artificial bone, created using stem cells and a new lightweight plastic, could soon be used to heal shattered limbs. The use of bone stem cells combined with a degradable rigid material that... Read more
“The findings will help us feed a growing global population by speeding up the development of new varieties of wheat able to cope with the challenges faced by farmers worldwide.” UK, G... Read more
Could reduce the number of fish needed to test the toxicity of a range of chemicals A new way of testing the safety of natural and synthetic chemicals has been developed by scientists with f... Read more