Major nuclear fusion milestone reached as 'ignition' triggered in a lab
Ignition is a key process that amplifies the energy output from nuclear fusion and could provide clean energy and answer some huge physics questions.
Ignition is a key process that amplifies the energy output from nuclear fusion and could provide clean energy and answer some huge physics questions.
Plasma Physics
Aug 17, 2021
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A new way to predict the outcome of reactions could lead to faster discovery of new materials including for sensing, catalysis, and drug delivery.
Materials Science
Aug 16, 2021
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Women are less likely to participate at medical and scientific conferences, yet simple interventions could have a big impact, a new study has found.
Social Sciences
Aug 5, 2021
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Researchers have shown "gene drive" technology, which spreads a genetic modification blocking female reproduction, works in natural-like settings.
Plants & Animals
Jul 28, 2021
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Two Physics students have turned their first-year project using real data from the Cassini mission into a peer-reviewed paper.
Planetary Sciences
Jul 22, 2021
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A new approach to analyze satellite measurements of Earth's cloud cover reveals that clouds are very likely to enhance global heating.
Earth Sciences
Jul 19, 2021
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A report by the Malabo Montpellier Panel calls on policymakers to rethink African food systems to reduce hunger, malnutrition and poverty.
Plants & Animals
Jul 19, 2021
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Lead levels in London's atmosphere have dropped drastically since lead additives in petrol were phased out, and currently meet UK air quality targets. However despite this drop, airborne particles in London are still highly ...
Environment
Jun 21, 2021
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Decisions made now will determine whether economies win or lose money as the coal industry changes over the next couple of decades.
Environment
Jun 8, 2021
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Scientists have created a new generation of low-cost, high-energy supercapacitors to power electric vehicles.
Nanophysics
Jun 8, 2021
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