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A new tool for communicating cost-effectiveness of flood-mitigation schemes
A team of Leeds mathematicians and French civil engineers has developed a new way of visualising and analysing complex flood-protection schemes.
New “spin capacitor” can store electron spin states for hours
A newly developed “spin capacitor” could pave the way for devices that consume less electricity, generate less heat and pack more data into storage that’s smaller than ever before.
Assessing the problem of poor sanitation
Experts are investigating a better way of measuring the number of people exposed to the health risks of poorly-managed sanitation systems.
Using vibrations to detect impurities in materials
New research proves it’s possible to detect that a single atom impurity is present in a material – using vibrational properties.
Breakthrough magnet produced from sustainable materials
Scientists have made a breakthrough in the search for a new, sustainable permanent magnet.