Graphene is a perfect example of the wonders of nanotechnology, in which common substances are scaled down to an atomic level to uncover new and exciting possibilities.

A recent study offers the most comprehensive mathematical analysis to date of the mechanisms that drive evolution in viruses and bacteria.

A recent study demonstrates that individual cells that make up such biological organisms as humans have sophisticated methods for managing waste.

Researchers confirmed that some gold particles are better at increasing the rate of a chemical reaction than others, but they also found that a good catalyst sometimes spontaneously turns bad.

The production of a new ship's propeller is time consuming because a foundry workers must first fashion a model and a mold based on it. Industrial robots will support them in the future.

A new study in Agronomy Journal shows the differing effects of tillage practice and rotation on peanut crop yield and the development of pests.

A new study is the first to demonstrate differences in brain activity as women considered masculinised and feminised male faces and whether the person was a potential sexual partner.

Scientists have shown for the first time that neuroprosthetic brain implants may be able to help stroke patients with partial paralysis.

Researchers have shown a new mechanism for how human consumption of red meat and milk products could contribute to the increased risk of cancerous tumours.

In these days of rising food ingredient costs it is crucial in order to stay competitive to be able to make cost savings wherever and whenever possible. Geoff Talbot, Imro 't Zand and Kevin W Smith report.

Manufacturers are sharpening their focus on two well-known foodstuffs following publication of Dutch research showing that konjac gum and sesame seed extract may reduce gastrointestinal problems. Sean Ottewell reports.

The new 3M Cuno High Flow Filtration System has been designed to combine greater water flow rates with optimised performance.

The exceptionally good growth in the Indian economy, coupled with a strong desire among the Indian consumers to maintain a healthy lifestyle is driving the Indian functional foods and beverages market.

How recent advances in the combustion method have made it perfectly suitable to cope effortlessly with the wide array of food safety laboratory requirements.

In an effort to meet customer demands for improved efficiency, lower costs and superior products, manufacturers are turning to customisable aseptic production solutions. Sean Ottewell reports.

Heightened demand for energy-efficient systems, coupled with the need to limit production costs, is boosting demand for electric drives from food and beverage industry end users.

Plant monitoring and control is particularly vital in the continuous process industries, where multiple machines must act in harmony. Tony Ingham considers the techniques.

New technical applications in continuous bean hydration and blanching are providing significantly improved efficiencies over traditional continuous blanching systems and dry bean soak tanks. Jim McMahon reports.

In every process there are certain critical, 'make or break' parameters which directly determine product quality. With better understanding and control of such parameters come improvements in efficiency and productivity, reductions in reject rates and greater potential for automation, with all the cost benefits these imply.

A new highly effective combination of both ultrasonic and air mesh-cleaning techniques introduced for Allgaier reciprocating tumbler screens in ultra-fine screening applications overcomes the mesh blinding problems of traditional machines.