Researchers construct molecular nanofibers that are stronger than steel
Self-assembly of Kevlar-inspired molecules leads to structures with robust properties, offering new materials for solid-state applications.
Vegetarian diet of corals explains age-old mystery dating back to Darwin
A new study led by the University of Southampton has revealed why coral reefs can thrive in seemingly nutrient poor water, a phenomenon that has fascinated scientists since Charles Darwin.
Rossman Awarded Roebling Medal
George Rossman (PhD '71), professor of mineralogy, has been awarded the 2021 Roebling Medal by the Mineralogical Society of America (MSA).
Diabetes tech tool to deliver better health outcomes
People living with diabetes could benefit from a new, low-cost insulin pump being developed by a University of Canterbury team.
Making music across the world
As a musician, nothing beats being able to play your music with others. The current pandemic makes that delicate choreography challenging – but not impossible – as our Music Department has shown.
Bristol mathematician set to mingle with Hollywood stars after winning prestigious science prize
A University of Bristol mathematician has been named as one of winners of the 2024 Breakthrough Prizes, a prestigious set of accolades dubbed the ‘Oscars of Science’ which boasts an awards ceremony featuring many A-List celebrities.
Ruth Simmons to deliver principal address at Harvard celebration for Class of 2021
Ruth Simmons, Ph.D. ’73, president of Prairie View A&M University, president emerita of both Brown University and Smith College, and one of the nation’s foremost leaders in higher education...
Hundreds of female students empowered to kick learning goals
Still buzzing from seeing their newfound heroes, the Matildas, achieve amazing World Cup success, a group of 200 female students hit the field at Industree Stadium, Gosford to participate in Maths with Mariners.
3 Questions: Vaccines and the power of positive reinforcement
Public health officials have issued plenty of warnings about people who are reluctant to get vaccinated for Covid-19.
Manchester scientists investigate how to stop a more aggressive form of breast cancer spreading
The charity has awarded £249,992 to Dr Sankari Nagarajan and her team at the University of Manchester to help discover why some triple negative breast cancers spread to other parts of the body and whether existing drugs can be repurposed to stop this from happening.
