Three EU-backed physicists have used a new mathematical approach to make calculating particle collisions much easier. Everything we see around us is made up of elementary particles, the building blocks of matter. We know that protons and neutrons are made up of particles called quarks and that electrons are important building blocks for atoms. Thanks…
By Sandrine Ceurstemont Bacterial infections are a major problem for poultry producers. Outbreaks of E. coli, for example, can spread quickly through a flock, resulting in high mortality and loss of income for farmers. Other bacteria such as Salmonella and Campylobacter might not be as serious to the birds, but can lead to illness in…
By Caleb Davies In 2016, three pioneers of building molecular machines were recognised with a Nobel prize. Their work broke new ground. But the first tranche of molecular machines that they were rewarded for creating were mostly simple affairs such as rotors, switches and the like. Now chemists like Professor David Leigh at the University…
By Katrina Hutchins Conference on resource efficiency and sustainable consumption Copenhagen, 27 May 2021. Presentations and discussion: 9 am – 12 pm CET Networking/debate: 3 pm – 5 pm CET Programme and registration are available via i-REXFO Registration closes 21 May 2021 Unsustainable patterns of consumption are a primary cause of climate change, land degradation, resource…