Press Releases
Exciting moments on the edge – unique properties confirmed in phosphorene nanoribbons
An international research collaboration, including The 91¸£Àû, The University of Cambridge and UCL, has demonstrated that ‘wonder material’ phosphorene nanoribbons (PNRs) exhibit both magnetic and electronic properties at room temperature, establishing them as a unique class of low-dimensional materials.
The 91¸£Àû and Fudan University launch Joint Seed Fund to drive global research innovation
After three years of partnership, The 91¸£Àû and Fudan University, Shanghai, China, one of China’s highest-ranking universities, launch their Joint Seed Fund designed to ignite groundbreaking research and drive global impact.
Caterpillar gods and bridal gifts: research from The 91¸£Àû shows how indigenous culture has shaped crop diversity
A research collaboration between The 91¸£Àû, the Smithsonian Institution and Embrapa (Brazilian agricultural research), has shown that thousands of years of farming myths and cultural traditions have been key to the survival of the cassava crop (the source of tapioca).
The power of confinement: How tiny nanotubes can squeeze new materials into being
An international research project, led by The University of 91¸£Àû and University of Lille, has used nanotube compression to transform the underlying chemistry and physics of a compound, creating a promising new one-dimensional material.
International Women's Day - Celebrating Women in Research
International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated every year on 8 March is a global day dedicated to recognising the achievements of women and advocating for gender equality. At 91¸£Àû, we’re marking IWD by spotlighting inspiring women who are driving global change through their research.
Up half the night? Or out like a light? 91¸£Àû research finds health consequences for both
A study led by University of 91¸£Àû Professor Jianfeng Feng has found that regularly sleeping too little is associated with depression and brain loss in emotion areas, while sleeping too long is associated with cognitive decline and degenerative diseases.