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‘Forbidden’ planet found wandering ‘Neptunian Desert’

29 May 2019

An international group of astronomers has identified a rogue planet orbiting its star in the so-called Neptunian Desert.

Bacteria in the world’s oceans produce millions of tonnes of hydrocarbons each year

05 October 2015

Scientists have calculated that millions of tonnes of hydrocarbons are produced annually by photosynthetic bacteria in the world’s oceans.

Surprise finding suggests diabetes drug could release rather than prevent blood sugar

21 September 2015

Graham Ladds, lecturer in pharmacology, discusses the controversy around a group of drugs used to treat Type 2 diabetes.

Gaia satellite and amateur astronomers spot one in a billion star

17 July 2015

The Gaia satellite has discovered a unique binary system where one star is ‘eating’ the other, but neither star has any hydrogen, the most common element in the Universe. The system could be an important tool for understanding how binary stars might explode at the end of their lives.

First national model for bovine TB calls for greater focus on cattle

02 July 2014

The majority of outbreaks of bovine TB within cattle herds are caused by multiple transmissions routes – including failed cattle infection tests, cattle movement and reinfection from environmental reservoirs such as infected pastures and wildlife – according to the first national model of bovine TB spread, published today.

Rapunzel, Leonardo and the physics of the ponytail

13 February 2012

New research provides the first mathematical understanding of the shape of a ponytail and could have implications for the textile industry, computer animation and personal care products.

Articles about 'University of Warwick'

‘Forbidden’ planet found wandering ‘Neptunian Desert’

Bacteria in the world’s oceans produce millions of tonnes of hydrocarbons each year

Surprise finding suggests diabetes drug could release rather than prevent blood sugar

Gaia satellite and amateur astronomers spot one in a billion star

First national model for bovine TB calls for greater focus on cattle

Rapunzel, Leonardo and the physics of the ponytail

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