Finally, the answer to a 'burning' 40-year-old question

We’ve known for decades that catalysts speed up the reaction that reduces harmful industrial emissions. And…

Fungi could reduce reliance on fertilizers

Introducing fungi to wheat boosted their uptake of key nutrients and could lead to new, ‘climate…

Magnets sustainably separate mixtures of rare earth metals

A new study describes a novel approach for purifying rare earth metals, crucial components of technology…

Bio-inspired nano-catalyst guides chiral reactions

Many medicines are twisted molecules with two mirror image versions, but the body uses only one.…

Newly discovered protein is the permit to the powerhouse of cells

Aging, and the mechanics behind it, remains one of the most closely guarded secrets of life. …

Northern Ireland's seas a 'mixed picture'

Most seabird populations, including kittiwakes, puffins and herring gulls, remain at risk. Click here…

First Identification Of A Heavy Element Born From Neutron Star Collision

For the first time, a freshly made heavy element, strontium, has been detected in space, in…

New Measurement Of Hubble Constant Adds To Cosmic Mystery

New measurements of the rate of expansion of the universe, led by astronomers at the University…

New intervention may help ease young children's biases against gender-nonconforming peers

Worldwide, gender nonconformity is on the rise. Children who don’t conform to their birth sex are…

Virgin Galactic crew and customers to receive space pins from the Association of Space Explorers

Virgin Galactic crew and customers to receive space pins from the Association of Space Explorers …