Circular cities of the world: What can green infrastructure do?

More than half of the world’s population currently lives in cities while projections show an increase…

Testing designed carbon materials to purify wastewater

Waste streams from industry and agriculture could be used for the production of coal that can…

How the dragon got its frill

The frilled dragon exhibits a distinctive large erectile ruff. This lizard usually keeps the frill folded…

The pH of calcium ions controls ion channel opening

Ion channels are pores in the membrane of cells or cell organelles. They allow positively or…

Boosting light-based computing

University of Twente spinoff company QuiX is currently developing a photonic chip using the quantum properties…

New findings could lead to cheaper solar cells

At the atomic scale materials can show a rich palette of dynamic behaviour, which directly affects…

Evidence of capuchin monkeys using tools 3000 years ago

A team of researchers affiliated with several institutions in Brazil and the U.K., has found evidence…

Competitive rivalry in Facebook messaging not such a bad thing

Research at the University of York has shown that brands that “take on” their competitors in…

Searching for Freshwater In Snowy Places

Snowflakes that cover mountains or linger under tree canopies are a vital freshwater resource for over…

'Jet in a box' powers remote Halley Antarctic base

Engineers succeed in automating science experiments at the UK’s Halley research station. Click here…