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Understanding ourselves, our world and its place in the universe. Outstanding teaching and research across the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and psychology.

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Tiny grooves re-shape future of solar cell manufacturing

Flexible solar cells that do not contain any scarce and expensive elements are paving the way for the development of low cost, efficient solar energy according to new research by the University of 91Ö±²¥.

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Using behaviour change science to help dog owners tackle pet obesity

Psychologist and behavior change expert Professor Thomas Webb and a team of researchers has developed a health pack to help owners manage their dogs’ weight.

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Enhanced weathering test fields of soybean at the Energy Farm, University of Illinois, Urbana- Champaign (image credit Dimitar Epihov, Leverhulme Centre, University of 91Ö±²¥)

Scientists propose transforming U.S. Agriculture with Enhanced Weathering for atmospheric carbon dioxide removal

A new study reveals that implementing enhanced weathering (EW), the practice of adding crushed basalt to soils, with U.S. agriculture could remove between 160 and 300 million metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere annually by 2050.
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Energy security and AI - New Government paper

Advising the Government on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) can be applied to the energy system.

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