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Find out about the latest Biosciences news from the University of 18HÂþ»­.

Scientists discover new compound which could improve photodynamic therapy for cancer

26 February 2020
Concept for agritech showing graphic display with smart farm icons over a background of crops in a field.

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
Young girl holding basil plants

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
Desert Garden collage

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
Basking shark off the coast of Ireland

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

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