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Water separates into two different liquids at low temperatures
Fresh evidence that water can change from one form of liquid into another, denser liquid, has been uncovered.
A new method to increase efficiency in biocatalysis
New method to promote biofilm formation and increase the efficiency of biocatalysis.
‘Beam-steering’ technology increases the efficiency of data transmission beyond 5G
A new beam-steering antenna.
An elusive kind of fundamental particle modeled in a beam of light
Scientists demonstrated how skyrmions can be measured in three dimensions.
Motivation depends upon the fluctuating rhythms of fatigue
The willingness to work is not static and depends upon the fluctuating rhythms of fatigue.
Scientists are close to tracking ‘hierarchical’ black holes
These events will have distinctive gravitational wave signatures suggesting higher masses.
Scientists have successfully dated some of the oldest stars in Milky Way galaxy
Some of the stars were originally part of a satellite galaxy called Gaia-Enceladus.
We produce happy and angry expressions more rapidly than sad expressions
Speed of expression offers vital visual cues.
Why breastfed babies have improved immune systems?
New insight into the biological mechanisms of the long-term positive health effects of breastfeeding.
Fingerprints’ moisture-regulating mechanism strengthens human touch – study
This could help scientists to develop better prosthetic limbs.
Gravitational-wave model could yield fresh insights into the structure of neutron stars
Scientists at the University of Birmingham have developed a new gravitational-wave model that can bring neutron stars into even sharper focus. The model could...
An extremely rare supernova that outshines all others
An international team of astronomers led by the University of Birmingham has recently spotted an extremely rare 'pulsational pair-instability' supernova that shines at least...