2013
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Sea turtles inspire beach-walking robot
A sea turtle-inspired robot has been created by a group of researchers in the US to help understand the mechanics of walking and crawling on complex surfaces. Dubbed “Flipperbot”, the robot has been presented today, 24 April, in IOP Publishing’s journal Bioinspiration and Biomimetics, and was designed to test how real-life organisms, such as seals, […]
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medicalphysicsweb launches iPad supplement
medicalphysicsweb, the website for the medical physics community from IOP Publishing, has launched an iPad version of its supplement, the medicalphysicsweb review. The supplement, which is available to download from the Apple Store for free, is published several times a year to coincide with the key conferences in the field. It provides readers with in-depth […]
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Breath study brings roadside drug testing closer
A group of researchers from Sweden have provided further evidence that illegal drugs can be detected in the breath, opening up the possibility of a roadside breathalyzer test to detect substances such as cocaine, amphetamines and cannabis. Using a simple, commercially available breath sampler, the researchers have successfully identified a range of 12 substances in […]
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Researchers estimate a cost for universal access to energy
Universal access to modern energy could be achieved with an investment of between 65 and 86 billion US dollars a year up until 2030, new research has shown. The proposed investments are higher than previous estimates but equate to just 3-4 per cent of current investments in the global energy system. The findings, which have […]
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Dual-colour lasers could lead to cheap and efficient lighting
A new semiconductor device capable of emitting two distinct colours has been created by a group of researchers in the US, potentially opening up the possibility of using light emitting diodes (LEDs) universally for cheap and efficient lighting. The proof-of-concept device, which has been presented today, 3 May, in IOP Publishing’s journal Semiconductor Science and […]
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Increased science funding drives physics in Brazil
A rapid rise in science funding is transforming Brazil’s research landscape, according to a new report published on behalf of the Brazilian Physical Society by IOP Publishing. Brazil invested $25bn in scientific research in 2010 – up four-fold on its spend in 2000 – which has propelled the country to number 13 in the global […]
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IOP Publishing and the National Institute for Materials Science announce new three year agreement
IOP Publishing (IOP) has today announced a new three year agreement with the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) for the continued publication of the open access title Science and Technology of Advanced Materials (STAM). Beginning July 2013 the journal will offer a gold open access option for the first time. This move will mean […]
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No-win situation for agricultural expansion in the Amazon
The large-scale expansion of agriculture in the Amazon through deforestation will be a no-win scenario, according to a new study. Published today, 10 May, in IOP Publishing’s journal Environmental Research Letters, it shows that deforestation will not only reduce the capacity of the Amazon’s natural carbon sink, but will also inflict climate feedbacks that will […]
