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President Trump has his sights set on Greenland. If he succeeds, what mineral wealth will he find there? Adrian Finch, Professor of Geology at St Andrews University has been visiting Greenland for ...

Synthetic biologists have developed a prototype for an innovative biosensor that can detect rare earth elements and be modified for a range of other applications. QUT synthetic biologists have ...

We take a look at some exciting science of the near future. First, the latest developments in animal-to-human organ transplants and the ambitious goals of eliminating cervical cancer around the world.

A 13-atom molecule containing sulfur has been discovered in interstellar space for the first time, providing insight into the origins of the chemistry of life.

Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London. Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and ...

A new facility that will help develop and test space satellite engines opens in Oxfordshire. The filing follows approval of Starlink’s Gen2 expansion and Elon Musk’s push to move AI infrastructure ...

The Big Bang's early moments were crucial for nucleosynthesis, leading to the formation of light elements and influencing the universe's structure.