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Concrete change: the innovative chemistry of sustainable cement

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Concrete change: the innovative chemistry of sustainable cement Published: The global cement industry is gigantic, so finding ways to reduce its impact on the climate is essential for a sustainable future. The chemistry of cement It is the use of resources, especially raw materials, that forms the current focus of Theo’s research.

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Engaging with the science behind food

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Here, researchers and students collaborate with the food industry to address real-world challenges in food production and safety by uncovering the secrets of food microbiology. By providing students with opportunities to learn about and participate in food science research, the lab is also inspiring the next generation of food scientists. “Our

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Living in a material world: the importance of materials science and engineering

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And, as research advances, we are making new materials that might not fall into these traditional categories, such as graphene.”. To discover these properties, scientists ‘test materials to destruction’ – they deliberately break the material and record the force needed to achieve this. How easily is it stretched? How hard is it?”

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The Mediterranean way: changing diets to extend lifespans

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TALK LIKE A HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION RESEARCHER Blood pressure — the force of circulating blood on artery walls. The Mediterranean diet Research from many different sources suggests that the typical diet found in Mediterranean regions is one of the healthiest out there. servings fewer sugar-sweetened drinks,” says Alice.

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Fire trackers: how can we use modelling techniques to predict where wildfires will occur?

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Researchers from the FLARE Wildfire Research Group at The University of Melbourne in Australia are developing models that can help predict where wildfires are most likely to occur and how fires behave under different weather conditions. Long-lasting economic impacts can put huge pressure on local communities.

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How can we make future places healthier spaces?

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It is with these ideas in mind that Professor Richard Harper, based at Lancaster University, has helped to establish the Future Places Centre (FPC) – a research project that is exploring how people can shape their future spaces for healthier, more sustainable living. FIELD OF RESEARCH : Computer Science. MEET THE TEAM.

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The engineering behind Evolutor

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BIOECONOMY — the economic potential of harnessing the power of bioscience. The team in Sheffield has over 40 years of accumulated research experience in applying an evolutionary approach to engineering biology. FIELD OF RESEARCH: Biomanufacturing. We turn sustainable and economical carbon feedstock into bio-products,” says Tuck.