Daily Archives: 28th May 2021

Forging new paths in particle physics

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…

Virus cocktails and ice guns could help to tackle food poisoning risk

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…