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New strategy enables better understanding of complex materials

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New strategy enables better understanding of complex materials

Dr Christoph Schran at his desk, courtesy ICE group Monday, September 13, 2021 A new strategy to enable molecular simulations of complex systems has opened the door to a better understanding of complex materials. The powerful machine-learning framework, developed by researchers from this Department, University College London, Imperial College London and Charles University in Prague,…

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Nano ‘camera’ made using molecular glue allows real-time monitoring of chemical reactions

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Nano ‘camera’ made using molecular glue allows real-time monitoring of chemical reactions

Professor Oren Scherman courtesy Chemistry Photography Thursday, September 2, 2021 Researchers here have made a tiny camera, held together with ‘molecular glue’ that allows them to observe chemical reactions in real time. The device, made by a team led by Professor Oren Scherman from this Department, combines tiny semiconductor nanocrystals called quantum dots and gold…

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How Wildlife Trust and University of Cambridge are exploring climate change impact on butterflies

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Work will begin soon to create new areas for butterflies at reserves.

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Cambridgeshire Police: Arrest after suspected burglary at Bluntisham recycling centre

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It is not the first time that thieves have targeted the centre for its car batteries and scrap metal

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New Combined Authority roles created for public health and environment and climate change

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Cllr Chris Boden and Cllr Bridget Smith are taken up the new portfolios.

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Business Board chair visits new £1.25m agritech hub in Soham

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Combined Authority head praises new polytunnels, solar farm, glasshouse, heat pump and upgraded water facilities

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High geothermal heat flow beneath Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica inferred from aeromagnetic data.

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The post High geothermal heat flow beneath Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica inferred from aeromagnetic data. appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.

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Warming Western Antarctic Peninsula waters impact plankton community

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Warming Western Antarctic Peninsula waters impact plankton community

Warming water and receding sea ice in the Western Antarctic Peninsula is changing the local plankton community with potential consequences for climate change, according to research led by scientists from … The post Warming Western Antarctic Peninsula waters impact plankton community appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.

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Last chance for budding young designers to create two new mazes to celebrate Queen’s Green Canopy

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Reference:  Date:  Mon, 08/16/2021 East Cambridgeshire District Council is calling on young people across the district to get involved in their maze designing competition. The Council is looking for two creative plans from budding designers which will then be planted at Ely Country Park using hornbeam trees within the next planting season. The two tree-based…

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New collection banks installed to recycle small electricals

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Recycling small electricals like toasters, phones and hairdr…

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