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biological sciences, biological sciences

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How augmented reality can bring science alive

How augmented reality can bring science alive

Augmented reality is helping deliver cutting-edge science sessions to students in Brent.

Dr Vladimir Teif, Dr Mari Chikvaidze

01 February 2021

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Carbon dioxide feeds plants, but are earth’s plants getting full?

Carbon dioxide feeds plants, but are earth’s plants getting full?

When it comes to removing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, we may have been overestimating the ability of plants

Dr Amanda Cavanagh, Dr Caitlin Moore

11 December 2020

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Coronavirus: B cells and T cells explained

Coronavirus: B cells and T cells explained

It's hard to discuss COVID without referring to white blood cells. Here is a primer on the two you need to know about.

Dr Raj Thaker

20 July 2020

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‘Anti-ageing’ protein shown to slow cell growth is key in longevity – new research

‘Anti-ageing’ protein shown to slow cell growth is key in longevity – new research

This discovery could be important in helping increase human healthspan and longevity.

Dr Charalampos (Babis) Rallis

20 May 2020

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Coronavirus: four issues that have limited testing in the UK

Coronavirus: four issues that have limited testing in the UK

There is spare testing capacity. Why isn't it being used?

Professor Gina Reinhardt, Dr Jeremy Rossman, Professor Diana Bell

04 May 2020

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Can pollution face masks really protect us from exposure to toxic particles?

Can pollution face masks really protect us from exposure to toxic particles?

Commercially available respirator masks are becoming a popular choice for cyclists and pedestrians wanting to reduce pollution exposure.

Professor Ian Colbeck

26 February 2020

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We found the genes that allowed plants to colonise land 500 million years ago

We found the genes that allowed plants to colonise land 500 million years ago

New research has pinpointed the genetic boost behind one of the biggest transformations of life on Earth.

Alexander Bowles

16 January 2020

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Be inspired to reach for the stars

Be inspired to reach for the stars

Anushree Srivastava

08 December 2017

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