A Sweeter, More Environmentally Friendly Alternative to Sugar
New research from the University of Surrey suggests that natural sweeteners derived from stevia can offer the same level of sweetness as sugar while producing…
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Not Just Fun: New Study Indicates Video Games Can Improve Career Prospects
In an effort to understand the relationship between online gaming behavior and career interests, researchers from Surrey collaborated with Game Academy Ltd. to study the…
New Technology Creates Carbon-Neutral Chemicals Out of Thin Air
According to research from the University of Surrey, it is possible to capture CO2 from the atmosphere and convert it into chemicals that are typically…
Galactic Archeologists Discover “Fossil” of One of the First Ever Galaxies
New fossil galaxy discovery could answer important questions about the history of the universe. An ultra-faint dwarf galaxy, thought to be a “fossil” of one…
After 7 Years of Research, Scientists Have Discovered a New Treatment for Devastating Brain Tumors
Findings from a seven-year research project suggests that there could be a new approach to treating one of the most common and devasting forms of…
Strange Rules of Quantum Mechanics Could Explain Why DNA Can Spontaneously Mutate
The molecules of life, DNA, replicate with astounding precision, yet this process is not immune to mistakes and can lead to mutations. Using sophisticated computer…
Study Finds Vitamin D3 Important for Fighting Infections – Helps Strengthen Defenses Against COVID-19
Study questions the role of vitamin D2 in human health but its sibling, vitamin D3, could be important for fighting infections. New research has found…
Hidden Behavior of Supercapacitor Materials Revealed
Researchers from the University of Surrey’s Advanced Technology Institute (ATI) and the University of São Paulo have developed a new analysis technique that will help scientists…
Rate of Nuclear Reaction in Exploding Stars Identified by Mimicking Excited Quantum States With Exotic Nuclei
New research by Surrey’s Nuclear Physics Group has shown that it’s possible to mimic excited quantum states with exotic nuclei, opening up a host of…
Extending Human Lifespans: Using Artificial Intelligence To Find Anti-Aging Chemical Compounds
The University of Surrey has built an artificial intelligence (AI) model that identifies chemical compounds that promote healthy aging — paving the way towards pharmaceutical…
New Research Reveals That Quantum Physics Causes Mutations in Our DNA
An innovative study has confirmed that quantum mechanics plays a role in biological processes and causes mutations in DNA. Quantum biology is an emerging field…
Ground-Breaking Research Shows That Laser Spectral Linewidth Is Classical-Physics Phenomenon
New ground-breaking research from the University of Surrey could change the way scientists understand and describe lasers – establishing a new relationship between classical and…
Scientists Warn Against High Doses of Vitamin D Supplementation for Preventing or Treating COVID-19
Scientists from the UK, Europe and the USA, including experts from the University of Birmingham, have published a vitamin D consensus paper warning against high…
Fast-Charging Super-Capacitor Technology Unveiled for Clean Energy Storage
Experts from the University of Surrey believe their dream of clean energy storage is a step closer after they unveiled their ground-breaking super-capacitor technology that…
Study Finds Which Trees Are Best in the Fight Against Air Pollution
A study from the University of Surrey has provided a comprehensive guide on which tree species are best for combatting air pollution that originates from…
Fingerprint Test Can Identify Traces of Cocaine & Tell if It Was Consumed or Simply Handled
An experimental fingerprint detection approach can identify traces of cocaine on human skin, even after someone has washed their hands. An experimental fingerprint detection approach…
Fingerprint Test Can Identify Traces of Heroin — Even After Hand-Washing
Fingerprint Test Can Distinguish Between Those Who Have Handled or Taken Heroin A state-of-the-art fingerprint detection technology can identify traces of heroin on human skin,…
Major Environmental Challenge As Microplastics Harm Our Drinking Water
Plastics in our waste streams are breaking down into tiny particles, causing potentially catastrophic consequences for human health and our aquatic systems, finds research from…
