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25 January 2012

Plastic promises better radiation detection

Using computer models, researchers have developed the first plastic materials able to efficiently distinguishing neutrons from gamma rays – something previously not thought possible. The new technology could help to detect nuclear substances that might be used in improvised nuclear devices by terrorists and neutrons in scientific projects.

Stephen Wampler
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Protecting Portugal's Aveiro Lagoon

To help preserve a Portugese national treasure, researchers have created a detailed simulation of the Aveiro Lagoon ecosystem.

Sara Coelho
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A new take on simulating planet formation

Scientists seek a new solution to an old planet formation problem: Why is Mars, when compared to its neighbors Jupiter and Earth, such a relative runt?

Greg Kline
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DNSViz aids in Domain Name System security
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Spotlight
Online seminar series

The UK National Grid Service will be hosting three, 30 minute online seminars through February, highlighting the recent developments in the UK for accessing and managing grid resources.

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We welcome the addition of an Asia Pacific editor to the global iSGTW team.

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Hunting for viruses: finding a needle in a haystack

Respiratory infections are the main reason why children under five end up in hospital. However, in up to 40% of the cases it’s not possible to define the exact cause of the disease and in many cases this is because the viruses are still...

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The Royal Society opens up permanently

The Royal Society has made 60,000 of its historical scientific papers free and permanently available online. 

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Space Junk in 3D

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Announcements

e-FISCAL computing cost survey - deadline extended to 14th February
HPC-Europa2: EC-funded research visits using HPC - next closing date 15th February
StratusLab version 1.2 released
FP7 project SCI-BUS searches for subcontractors
EGI mascot competition – you can vote now!
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