Science
SeaWorld, Illumina assemble highest quality genome of dolphin to date
New genomic research on dolphins has implications for human medical research and dolphin conservation efforts.
Science
Research reveals a low-emissions use for coal that’s set to revolutionise the roofing and coal industries
X-Mat® is an environmentally-friendly material that combines the strength of metal, lightness of plastic and high operating temperatures of ceramic. See how science meets engineering to produce an innovative solution to a wide range of challenges.
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Small, but mighty: human microproteins may be vital to human health and disease
Microproteins appear to play a vital role in some biological processes like DNA repair. Research into human microproteins may lead to novel therapeutic treatments for a variety of diseases such as cancer.
Science
EPIDEM: A New Model for Quality Improvement in the Health Care System
Quality improvement in the health care sector has been difficult to standardise. The EPIDEM model offers a unique framework that could remedy this.
Gardening Science
Are pesticides really dangerous?
With so much conflicting information about pesticides readily available on the internet, I’m frequently asked ‘are pesticides really dangerous?’. Read this article if you want to know the answer.
Gardening Science
An innovative process with the potential to end plastic pollution
With global problems associated with organic and plastic waste on the rise, an innovative recycling process from Full Cycle Bioplastics may have arrived just in time.
Gardening Science
The unexpected consequences of pruning
We all know that some plants grow back bigger and better after they’ve been damaged – it’s one good reason for pruning some plants. But now scientists have shown that some plants grow back nastier too. Possible future outcomes include increased agricultural yields and decreased pesticide usage.
Science
Cars 2 – Burning Water, or is it?
How can the water burn in Cars 2? The short answer is that it doesn’t. Read on to find out what really happens.