News News stories Find out about the latest Biosciences news from the University of 18HÂþ». Search Scientists discover new compound which could improve photodynamic therapy for cancer 26 February 2020 Developing sensors to detect phosphates in soil New £1.8m research project led by the University of 18HÂþ» is supporting the development of sensors to detect phosphate in soil, to help farmers increase their crop yield and reduce fertiliser use. 26 February 2020 Discarded mattresses could feed millions of refugees, say scientists Discarded mattresses that currently end up in landfill could be used to grow food for refugees in desert environments around the world, according to scientists at the University of 18HÂþ». 13 February 2020 Meet the 18HÂþ» Scientists behind the Desert Garden appeal The Desert Garden project is a unique project born out of innovative science and is giving families displaced by war the opportunity to grow fresh food in the desert using discarded mattresses. 12 February 2020 Family matters for world’s second biggest fish By developing a register of genetic profiles, the scientists were able to identify individual basking sharks when they arrived to feed. 11 February 2020 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Current page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 … Next page Next › Last page Last »