science Archive
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![It’s astounding that the most recent triumph of the Hubble telescope gives us a snapshot of the universe from 97% of the way back to […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/hubble-115x115.jpg "Hubble glimpses the furthest galaxy yet")
Hubble glimpses the furthest galaxy yet
Posted on March 8, 2016 | No CommentsIt’s astounding that the most recent triumph of the Hubble telescope gives us a snapshot of the universe from 97% of the way back to […] -
![A new method of cancer treatment revealed that targets its weaknesses… In 2012 Cancer Research UK reported 161,823 deaths from cancer in the UK alone. […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Cancer_cells-_death_step_1-115x115.jpg "Cancer’s ‘Achilles heel’ revealed")
Cancer’s ‘Achilles heel’ revealed
Posted on March 7, 2016 | No CommentsA new method of cancer treatment revealed that targets its weaknesses… In 2012 Cancer Research UK reported 161,823 deaths from cancer in the UK alone. […] -
![A new study from the US National Institute of Health has revealed that Ebola survivors face long-term neurological problems even six months after recovery from […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/88429811_c0226119-ebola_prevention_training-spl-115x115.jpg "Ebola Causes Long-term Neurological Damage")
Ebola Causes Long-term Neurological Damage
Posted on March 2, 2016 | No CommentsA new study from the US National Institute of Health has revealed that Ebola survivors face long-term neurological problems even six months after recovery from […] -
![What do a cactus, a desert beetle and a pitcher plant add to? How about a wonder material that could be used to improve the […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/beetle-115x115.jpg "Water Off a Beetle’s Back…")
Water Off a Beetle’s Back…
Posted on March 1, 2016 | No CommentsWhat do a cactus, a desert beetle and a pitcher plant add to? How about a wonder material that could be used to improve the […] -
![A long time ago in a galaxy far far away R2d2 set out to take over the genome ….. Selfish elements are genes or sections […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1362631849SgS-115x115.jpg "DNA Takeover")
DNA Takeover
Posted on February 28, 2016 | No CommentsA long time ago in a galaxy far far away R2d2 set out to take over the genome ….. Selfish elements are genes or sections […] -
![Worldwide in 2012 there were 14.1 million cases of cancer and 8.2 million deaths. Macmillan warns that by 2020 almost one in two people will […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/10080374656_1d802535cb_z-115x115.jpg "A Cure for Cancer ?")
A Cure for Cancer ?
Posted on February 24, 2016 | No CommentsWorldwide in 2012 there were 14.1 million cases of cancer and 8.2 million deaths. Macmillan warns that by 2020 almost one in two people will […] -
![Researchers at the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine have built a 3D bioprinting system capable of generating living tissue and entire body parts to […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/4000-1-115x115.jpg "Bioprinter creates human tissues and organs for transplant")
Bioprinter creates human tissues and organs for transplant
Posted on February 23, 2016 | No CommentsResearchers at the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine have built a 3D bioprinting system capable of generating living tissue and entire body parts to […] -
![The work of a large collaboration of researchers and professional and amateur astronomers has found a star that appears eclipsed from earth for three and […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/binary-star-system-eclipse-115x115.jpg "Record breaker: Three and a half year long stellar eclipse")
Record breaker: Three and a half year long stellar eclipse
Posted on February 21, 2016 | No CommentsThe work of a large collaboration of researchers and professional and amateur astronomers has found a star that appears eclipsed from earth for three and […] -
![Currently, many places in the world have an ageing population. This means there is an increase in the average age of the population and an […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2187905205_158290644d_z-1-115x115.jpg "The Decline of Dementia")
The Decline of Dementia
Posted on February 16, 2016 | No CommentsCurrently, many places in the world have an ageing population. This means there is an increase in the average age of the population and an […] -
![A new technique, devised by scientists working at DESY (German electron synchrotron), could revolutionise crystallography. The research lead by Professor Henry Chapman should allow easier […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/complex-protein-115x115.png "Shining a Light on the Structure of Biomolecules")
Shining a Light on the Structure of Biomolecules
Posted on February 16, 2016 | No CommentsA new technique, devised by scientists working at DESY (German electron synchrotron), could revolutionise crystallography. The research lead by Professor Henry Chapman should allow easier […] -
![A new study has revealed that Henry VIII’s erratic behaviour may have been due to several severe jousting injuries sustained in his youth. The study, […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/jousting-300x199-1-115x115.jpg "Jousting injuries may have been the cause of Henry VIII’s erratic behaviour")
Jousting injuries may have been the cause of Henry VIII’s erratic behaviour
Posted on February 12, 2016 | No CommentsA new study has revealed that Henry VIII’s erratic behaviour may have been due to several severe jousting injuries sustained in his youth. The study, […] -
![Further evidence has been produced to support the theory that Alzheimer’s may be transmissible. A study in Swiss Medical Weekly outlines the results of the autopsies of […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2187905205_158290644d_z-115x115.jpg "New Study Supports “Transmissible Alzheimer’s” Theory")
New Study Supports “Transmissible Alzheimer’s” Theory
Posted on February 11, 2016 | No CommentsFurther evidence has been produced to support the theory that Alzheimer’s may be transmissible. A study in Swiss Medical Weekly outlines the results of the autopsies of […] -
![Elimination of worn out cells extends mice life span. Senescence is the term given to cells which have stopped dividing. It is a natural process […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/13924249304_5ba9f7f228_z-115x115.jpg "So Long Senescence")
So Long Senescence
Posted on February 10, 2016 | No CommentsElimination of worn out cells extends mice life span. Senescence is the term given to cells which have stopped dividing. It is a natural process […] -
![This week saw the global debut of a new kind of farming start-up, Memphis Meats. Claiming that their lab grown meat will reach the market […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Meatball-1-115x115.png "Bringing Home the Synthetic Bacon: Lab-Grown Meat to Hit Market Within Five Years")
Bringing Home the Synthetic Bacon: Lab-Grown Meat to Hit Market Within Five Years
Posted on February 8, 2016 | No CommentsThis week saw the global debut of a new kind of farming start-up, Memphis Meats. Claiming that their lab grown meat will reach the market […]
