The exciting future of 3D printing
From science fiction to reality: explore how continued innovation in 3D printing is supporting scientific progress in a range of different fields.
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To bee or not to bee: the biology of bees and the biochemistry of honey
Bees have repeatedly attracted media attention in recent years. Documentaries, such as More than Honey,[1] and alarming figures on bee mortality have helped the honeybee to take on a new role as a flagship species for biodiversity. On the list of the world’s most frequently adulterated foods,…
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Discover bentonites, the heroes of radioactive waste repositories
You shall not pass: explore the function of deep geological repositories and the key role of bentonite in preventing the leakage of highly radioactive waste.
Pea-based foams for a greener cappuccino
Peas please: discover how scientists are investigating pea-based ‘milk’ foams for delicious, environmentally friendly, plant-based cappuccinos!
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Is traditional engineering the right system with which to manipulate our world?
We are relative newcomers on Earth and still have a lot to learn. Julian Vincent from the University of Bath, UK, investigates some of the lessons we…
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Doctor in the morning, researcher in the afternoon
For doctor Stefan Pfister, efforts to cure cancer happen at the hospital and in the…
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