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Physics and Astronomy Blog: Showcasing the cutting-edge research and diverse scientific community in
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/page/8/
Showcasing the cutting-edge research and diverse scientific community in the School of Physics and Astronomy.
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Wasps may hold the secret to slowing down the ageing process
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/july/wasp-aging-leicester-biological
Scientists at the University of Leicester have discovered that jewel wasps can slow down their biological rate of ageing
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GNSS Probe
https://le.ac.uk/clcr/research-projects/gnss-probe
GNSSProbe is a new ESA funded study which looks at the potential of satellite navigation signals, to estimate soil water content and to provide a cheap alternative to existing techniques.
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Physics and Astronomy April 2021 Digest
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2021/04/30/physics-and-astronomy-april-2021-digest/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 30 April 2021 With the end of the spring term, the Easter break, and the approach of the summer exam period, life in the School of Physics and Astronomy remains as busy as ever.
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Celebrating the Launch of JWST
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2021/12/26/celebrating-the-launch-of-jwst/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 26 December 2021 Space scientists at the University of Leicester are celebrating the launch of the most advanced space observatory ever built. After 25 years and a $10bn (£7.
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Zanzibar’s Prison Island: The Prison That Never Was, by Sarah Longair
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/carchipelago/2014/10/23/zanzibars-prison-island-the-prison-that-never-was-by-sarah-longair/
Posted by Emma Battell Lowman in Carceral Archipelago on October 23, 2014 My initial research on peculiar history of Zanzibar’s so-called Prison Island as part of the Carceral Archipelago project began last year delving into the records in the National Archives and the...
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NASA’s Juno Mission Extended
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2021/01/15/nasas-juno-mission-extended/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 15 January 2021 NASA’s Juno spacecraft, currently orbiting Jupiter, has had its mission extended for the next four years.
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Yeast two-hybrid
https://le.ac.uk/mcb/facilities-and-technologies/protex/available-vectors/yeast-two-hydbrid
vectors for yeast two hybrid use
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Developmental genetics for schools and colleges
https://le.ac.uk/vgec/topics/developmental/developmental-schools-colleges
Details on developmental genetics for students in schools or colleges, provided by The University of Leicester.
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Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2021 – Part 2
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2021/02/18/celebrating-international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science-2021-part-2/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 18 February 2021 On February 11th the School of Physics and Astronomy joined in with the International Day of Women and Girls in Science celebrations, using Twitter (@PhysicsUoL) to showcase some of the...