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Credit: Philip Drury, University of Sheffield

Black holes: not endings, but beginnings? New research could revolutionise our understanding of the universe

Our understanding of black holes, time and the mysterious dark energy that dominates the universe could be revolutionised, as new research helps unravel the mysteries of the cosmos.
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Tackling plastic pollution with biodegradable films for agriculture

A new research project is tackling the environmental challenges posed by traditional plastics in agriculture by developing sustainable, protein-based films from waste materials.

Two researchers in a lab holding solar panel sheet

Tiny grooves re-shape future of solar cell manufacturing

Flexible solar cells that do not contain any scarce and expensive elements are paving the way for the development of low cost, efficient solar energy according to new research.
Artist’s impression of the dust disk and a forming planet around TW Hydrae

Dark matter and dark energy: A cosmic handshake?

New research suggests interaction may solve the expansion of the Universe
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Energy security and AI - New Government paper

Advising the Government on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) can be applied to the energy system.