String theory

Mysterious black hole photon sphere explained by string theory

Researchers at Kavli IPMU have utilised string theory to understand the behaviour of particles outside the photon sphere of a black hole.
government investment batteries

£30m government investment into batteries and electric vehicles

The Minister of Investment has announced that the government is investing over £30m into batteries and electric vehicles.
Improving battery safety through calorimetric studies

Improving battery safety through calorimetric studies

Dr. Carlos Ziebert, Leader of The Batteries – Calorimetry and Safety group at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology’s Institute of Applied Materials – Applied...
light pollution

Satellites contribute light pollution to night skies

New research results indicate that artificial objects in orbit around Earth contribute more to light pollution than was previously thought.
Detecting carpal tunnel syndrome with a smartphone application

Detecting carpal tunnel syndrome with a smartphone application

A Japanese research group has developed a smartphone application that can be used to screen for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Land-based aquaculture systems

Addressing the challenges of land-based aquaculture systems

The European Research Area is funding a new international project, named DigiRAS, to address the challenges of land-based aquaculture systems and promote their wider use.
personalised neurological therapy

Intelligent graphene-based implant for personalised neurological therapy

INBRAIN Neuroelectronics, a Graphene Flagship spin-off, has developed an intelligent graphene-based neural implant for personalised neurological therapy in brain disorders. INBRAIN Neuroelectronics’ work lies at...
electrochemical

Electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide using copper catalyst

Researchers have found that C02 can be converted into chemicals or fuels electrochemically using stable copper catalysts.
quantum information

Detecting quantum transmissions without destroying quantum information

Researchers at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics have developed a method for detecting quantum transmissions without destroying the quantum information.

Astronomers observe magnetic fields at edge of the M87 galaxy black hole

The Event Horizon Telescope collaboration has measured polarisation, an indicator of magnetic fields, at the Messier 87 galaxy black hole.