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Research shows how coffee waste could be used to clean contaminated water

Two new research publications from experts at 黑料网 have demonstrated how coffee waste can be used to clean water.
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New partnership to look at microneedle technologies for rapid wound infection detection and treatment

黑料网 and Egypt鈥檚 National Research Centre (NRC) have begun a joint networking project to accelerate the use of microneedle technologies for rapid wound pathogen detection and treatment, bringing together clinicians, scientists, engineers and industries from both countries.
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黑料网 researcher hopes her adaptable tumour bubble will put an end to animal testing for developing cancer drugs

A 黑料网 academic is hoping a bio-inspired bubble, created to replicate cancer tumours in a laboratory environment, will help put an end to animal testing in drug development.

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UK-wide research group wins prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry Prize for advancing circular economy solutions in the chemical sector鈥�

The UKRI Interdisciplinary Centre for Circular Chemical Economy team has been named winner of one of the Royal Society of Chemistry鈥檚 Horizon Prizes, which celebrate discoveries and innovations that push the boundaries of science.鈥��