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Embryonic eye grown from stem cells

admin@uknetpark.net — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:42:00 GMT

Scientists in Japan have created an “eye” using embryonic stem cells.

Study aims to cut vehicle emissions

admin@uknetpark.net — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:12:00 GMT

UK-based engineering firm Ricardo has teamed up with Brighton University to model and evaluate an advanced split-cycle combustion system in an effort to substantially cut down heavy-duty vehicles’ carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

Tags: ricardo,engineering,engine technology,cryogenic,coolr

Experts develop new biomaterial

admin@uknetpark.net — Mon, 23 May 2011 13:33:00 GMT

Nanoengineers have developed a new biomaterial that has the potential to repair damaged human tissue.

Work on new glucose testing device

admin@uknetpark.net — Mon, 23 May 2011 13:29:00 GMT

British researchers are working to develop a new test for blood glucose that will only require patients to look into the device to get a reading.

Tags: diabetes,university of reading,insulin,glucose

New wind turbine blades to be built

admin@uknetpark.net — Wed, 18 May 2011 13:38:00 GMT

In an effort to boost the efficiency of new offshore wind turbines, researchers are now planning to develop long high-performance blades.

Gene clue to MRSA's drug resistance

admin@uknetpark.net — Thu, 12 May 2011 13:40:00 GMT

Researchers from the UK have identified genes that make the superbug MRSA drug resistant, a discovery that could help develop new ways of fighting the infection.

Funding boost for science centres

admin@uknetpark.net — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:44:00 GMT

Chancellor George Osborne has announced that bankers will provide a sum of £100 million to boost science centres in the country.