Queen Mary, University of London News

Queen Mary students battle to become Britain’s greenest driver

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Two students from Queen Mary, University of London will jump behind the wheel for the first stages of a non-stop driving challenge across the length of Britain in a bid to be crowned the nation’s most economical driver.

What’s in a name?

Wed, 5 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Names can provide a clue to a person’s background, and with certain names come certain preconceptions. But could a parent’s choice of name for their child be influenced by evolution? Scientists from Queen Mary, University of London analysed the most popular baby names from the last decade to decode the link between the sounds in a name and the sex, in a new paper published in the journal PLOS ONE today (Wednesday 5 June).

Science and storytelling collide at Pathology Museum event

Mon, 3 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Six speakers take the microphone at Barts Pathology Museum – part of Queen Mary, University of London - on Tuesday 25 June to share touching, absurd, and funny personal stories about the science that has changed their lives.

International tech companies visit QM

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

A delegation of around of more than 30 global tech businesses visited the state of the art media technology facilities at Mile End Campus on Tuesday 21 May, as part of this year’s Digital Shoreditch Festival.

Digital Shoreditch Festival showcases the best in creative and online technology from Queen Mary

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

An interactive game that explores long-term memory and an art sculpture that responds to changes in air pollution are just two of the projects from the Media and Arts Technology Programme at Queen Mary, University of London featured at this year’s Digital Shoreditch Festival (20-31 May).

New app turns drawings into music

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

A new creative app from researchers at Queen Mary, University of London puts the fun into computer programming by transforming photographs of real drawings into music.

Chemistry festival creates a bang at Queen Mary

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Queen Mary, University of London threw open its chemistry laboratory-doors for a day of hands-on fun activities for the Salters' Festival of Chemistry on Wednesday 15 May.

New course combines the best of computer science and business

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Queen Mary will be one of the few institutions in London to offer a new degree programme that has been designed with the help of some of the world’s leading employers.

International science teaching festival heads to Queen Mary

Thu, 9 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Queen Mary, University of London has been selected to host the next Science on Stage conference in 2015. This conference brings together inspirational science teachers from across Europe and Canada to share best teaching practice and make international links.

Mathematicians help to unlock brain function

Wed, 1 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Mathematicians from Queen Mary, University of London will bring researchers one-step closer to understanding how the structure of the brain relates to its function in two recently published studies.

Classical music meets cutting edge digital technology at LCO/Queen Mary concert

Wed, 1 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Digital Music experts at Queen Mary, University of London have joined forces with the world-renowned London Chamber Orchestra (LCO) for a concert merging contemporary and classical music with science and technology.

Congenitally blind people have more accurate memories, research finds

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Researchers from Queen Mary, University of London and the University of Bath have found that people who are congenitally blind have more accurate memories than those who are sighted.

CASSINI SEES SMALL METEORS CRASHING INTO SATURN RINGS

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Scientists from Queen Mary, University of London are part of the team to discover the first evidence of small meteoroids, ranging from a centimetre to several metres in size, breaking into streams of rubble and crashing into Saturn's rings.

Rescue me: new study finds animals do recover from neglect

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Animal sanctuaries can play an important role in rehabilitating goats and other animals that have suffered from neglect, according to scientists at Queen Mary, University of London.

Are people really staring at you?

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

People often think that other people are staring at them even when they are not, vision scientists have found.

Bumblebees use logic to find the best flowers

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Scientists at Queen Mary, University of London and the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), have discovered why bees copy each other when looking for nectar – and the answer is remarkably simple.

Interested in making your own musical jams? There’s an app for that!

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

A new smartphone app from researchers at Queen Mary, University of London will lend a helping a hand to all aspiring DJs and musicians by letting anyone create their own musical mash-ups with the aid of some talented artificial intelligence.

New cyber research institute launched

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Queen Mary scientists will contribute to finding new ways to protect our online security through the latest cyber research institute launched today (Thursday 21 March).

Marcus du Sautoy lecture: How maths inspires the arts

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Popular scientist, broadcaster and alumnus Professor Marcus du Sautoy OBE will explore the hidden mathematical ideas that underpin art, dance and music, in a lecture at Queen Mary, University of London on Wednesday 27 March.

Queen Mary’s biggest partner university in China ranked top for engineering

Fri, 1 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (BUPT) has been ranked first in China for Information and Communications Engineering by the Chinese Ministry of Education, which assessed over 70 universities offering subjects in that field.

Queen Mary hosts first UK-China clean energy forum

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Leading scientists from the UK and China gathered at Queen Mary, University of London last week to find ways of tackling climate change by producing clean energy.

Calling all musos to chart ch-ch-changes in pop music

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Thousands of music lovers are needed to take part in an online research experiment to track how chart music has evolved over a 50-year period– all in the name of science.

Queen Mary antenna expert receives prestigious research award

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT

A scientist researching the commercial properties of the ‘super-material’ graphene, from Queen Mary, University of London, has received a top prize from the UK’s national academy of science.

Female deer take control during the mating season

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT

A new study provides the first evidence of polyandry – when females choose to mate with more than one male – in female fallow deer.

QM antennas expert turning graphene dreams into reality

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Research into the ‘super material’ graphene, a derivative of graphite, that could revolutionise the electronic manufacturing industry, will be led by a professor at Queen Mary, University of London after he joins the board of the new Cambridge Graphene Centre.

Seeing beyond cameras: predicting where people move in CCTV blind spots

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT

A new model from Queen Mary, University of London could be a useful security tool in tracking people in large, busy venues such as airport terminals and shopping centres.

‘Jet-lagged’ fruit flies provide clues for body clock synchronisation

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT

New research led by a team at Queen Mary, University of London, has found evidence of how daily changes in temperature affect the fruit fly’s internal clock.

Scientists identify new ‘social’ chromosome in the red fire ant

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Researchers have discovered a social chromosome in the highly invasive fire ant that helps to explain why some colonies allow for more than one queen ant, and could offer new solutions for dealing with this pest.

New genetics project could help save the ash tree

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A Queen Mary scientist will embark on a new project to decode the ash tree’s entire genetic sequence in the hope of stopping Britain’s trees from being completely devastated by the Chalara ash dieback fungal disease.

New study sheds light on dinosaur size

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Dinosaurs were not only the largest animals to roam the Earth - they also had a greater number of larger species compared to all other back-boned animals - scientists suggest in a new paper published in the journal PLOS ONE today (Thursday 20 December).

New book from QM academics explores probability, statistics and risk

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Ever wondered how we analyse risk and make decisions? A new book by academics based at Queen Mary, University of London attempts to explain to the general public and specialists alike how Bayesian networks, a branch of mathematics, can be used in problem solving.

Queen Mary expands collaborations in China

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Queen Mary, University of London is set to launch a new joint programme in Biomedical Sciences with Nanchang University in China, building on a successful partnership with Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (BUPT).

Queen Mary helping to inspire the next generation of scientists

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Students from five secondary schools, who have been working with researchers from universities including Queen Mary, University of London, will be presenting their work at their own ‘scientific conference’ this month.

Researchers identify new components of the epigenetic ‘code’ for honey bee development

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Researchers from the UK and Australia have uncovered a new element of the honeybee’s genetic makeup, which may help to explain why bees are so sensitive to environmental changes. The findings could offer an insight into problems like Colony Collapse Disorder, a mysterious cause of mass bee deaths globally.

Queen Mary scientist elected to prestigious international society

Tue, 4 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A Professor in Antennas and Electromagnetics at Queen Mary, University of London has been elected as a Fellow to the Institute of the Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the world’s largest technical professional society.

Queen Mary students win silver in Dragon’s Den for high-tech companies

Mon, 3 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A group of PhD students at Queen Mary, University of London have won second place and a cash prize of £2000 in a ‘Dragon’s Den’ style competition that aims to encourage entrepreneurship and find new start-up companies in the technology sector.

Queen Mary physicist wins communication prize

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Dr Ben Still, research associate and particle physicist from the School of Physics and Astronomy has won the Institute of Physics’ (IOP) Early Career Communicators’ Award for a range of exciting and innovative projects to share his love of physics.

Queen Mary alumna wins top business award in China

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A graduate from Queen Mary, University of London was named Chinese UK Alumnus of the Year at the British Business Awards - a biennial celebration of the importance and impact of British business in China.

Researchers decode birch tree genome sequence for the first time

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Scientists from Queen Mary, University of London have sequenced the genetic code of a birch tree for the first time, which could help protect British birch populations.

Queen Mary shares £60 million boost for science innovation

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Queen Mary, University of London has been awarded funding of over £750,000 to help translate research ideas into commercial success.

Warming temperatures cause aquatic animals to shrink the most

Mon, 5 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Warmer temperatures cause greater reduction in the adult sizes of aquatic animals than in land-dwellers in a new study by scientists from Queen Mary, University of London and the University of Liverpool.

Biggest astronomical image created by Queen Mary led VISTA telescope

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A nine-gigapixel zoomable image of 84 million stars has been created by an international team of astronomers using the UK-built VISTA infrared survey telescope at ESO’s Paranal Observatory.

Shape of urine can indicate prostate issues

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Scientists at Queen Mary, University of London have discovered that the characteristic shape of a man’s urine stream could be used to help diagnose urinary problems.

Researchers ask ‘what makes us gay?’ at Battle of Ideas 2012

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Dr Qazi Rahman from Queen Mary, University of London will debate the controversial issue of choice in sexuality, alongside leading British thinkers at the Battle of Ideas festival 2012.

Research shows money and credit cards contain faecal matter

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

One in 10 bank cards and one in seven notes are contaminated with faecal organisms, research from Queen Mary, University of London has revealed.

Home-made videos set to become polished productions using maths

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Queen Mary, University of London is leading a research project exploring how to collect reams of data from multiple devices such as mobile phones and cameras, and turn it into professional packaged productions.

Vitamin variants could combat cancer as scientists unravel B12 secrets

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A research team involving Queen Mary, University of London, has uncovered the process behind how vitamin B12 is made in cells. They claim the discovery could lead to developing new cancer treatment drugs.

River Thames invaded with foreign species

Tue, 9 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Almost 100 freshwater species not native to the UK have invaded the River Thames catchment making it one of the most highly invaded freshwater systems in the world, according to scientists at Queen Mary, University of London.

Artists and the universe collide in East End exhibition

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The wonders of particle physics are about to collide with the art world in an exhibition exploring concepts from the birth of stars to ghost particles in London’s East End.

Marine animals could hold the key to looking young

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Sea cucumbers and sea urchins are able to change the elasticity of collagen within their bodies, and could hold the key to maintaining a youthful appearance, according to scientists at Queen Mary, University of London.

Children around the world create space-age art

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Budding artists around the world have the opportunity to showcase their work to an international audience with a competition which brings art and space exploration together.

Bumblebees find efficient routes without a GPS

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Scientists from Queen Mary, University of London have tracked bumblebees for the first time to see how they select the optimal route to collect nectar from multiple flowers and return to their nest.

When it comes to food, chimps only think of themselves

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A sense of fairness is an important part of human behaviour, yet a research team involving Queen Mary, University of London found it did not evolve from our closest living relatives.

Feedback can have a negative impact on performance

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

People who give positive encouragement and constructive criticism could be wasting their breath according to the latest research from a psychology expert at Queen Mary, University of London.

Crayfish species proves to be the ultimate survivor

Mon, 6 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

One of the most invasive species on the planet is able to source food from the land as well as its usual food sources in the water, research from Queen Mary, University of London has found.

QM Professor wins major ecology prize

Wed, 1 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

An academic from Queen Mary, University of London has won the prestigious International Ecology Institute (ECI) prize for 2012, due to be presented at a ceremony in October.

Robot Road Run: Racing robots game inspired by EU robotic project arrives as iPhone app

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Scientists at Queen Mary, University of London have launched a fun new smartphone app that lets users interact with and control their own emotional pet robot, using ideas taken from a recent European robotics research project called LIREC.

Queen Mary PhD candidate wins I’m a Scientist, Get Me Out of Here!

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Queen Mary, University of London PhD candidate Allan Pang has come out on top in I’m a Scientist, Get Me Out of Here!, the annual X-Factor style competition pitting science experts against each other for the hearts and minds of the UK’s school kids.

Scientists discover new clues explaining tendon injury

Wed, 4 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Tendon disorders cost the UK economy more than £7bn a year and now scientists at Queen Mary, University of London have identified a vital component of tendons which could help treat them.

QM scientists celebrate Higgs boson discovery

Wed, 4 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Scientists at Queen Mary, University of London taking part in the ATLAS particle physics experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in Geneva are ecstatic about new results released today which confirmed the discovery of a new particle consistent with the Higgs boson.

Online game provides insight into human behaviour

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A scientific analysis of players interacting through a popular online game has provided a unique insight into social mobility and other human behaviours.

QM student wins £5,000 prize for iPhone app project

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A Computer Science student from Queen Mary, University of London has received a £5,000 prize for his work in developing a smartphone app for leading property website, Rightmove.

Biological switch paves way for improved biofuel production

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Scientists from Queen Mary, University of London have discovered a mechanism that controls the way that organisms breathe or photosynthesise, potentially paving the way for improved biofuel production.

Mother goats do not forget their kids

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Mother goats do not forget the sound of their kids’ voices, even a year after they have been weaned and separated, according to scientists from Queen Mary, University of London.

Research shows the response of the carbon cycle to climate change

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Marine and freshwater environments have the potential to release more carbon dioxide (CO₂) into the atmosphere in a warmer climate than their land counterparts, scientists at Queen Mary, University of London have found.

BaBar data hint at cracks in the standard model

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Recently analysed data from a particle accelerator in the US, known as BaBar, suggests possible flaws in the Standard Model of particle physics – the reigning description of the how the universe works.

QM technology spin-out beats 1000 businesses to secure major investment

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A commercial venture and spin-out company of Queen Mary, University of London, has won a highly sought after place on a fast-track programme for young businesses.

International study provides new insights into river health

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A new international study of leaf-litter decomposition in streams aims to narrow the gap between existing methods of monitoring nutrient pollution in stream ecosystems.

New £3.5m supercomputing investment set to boost small London businesses

Wed, 23 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Queen Mary, University of London has joined three other top universities to invest in a new £3.5m supercomputing hub to power growth and innovation in London and the Midlands.

Queen Mary opens the doors to state of the art studios for Digital Shoreditch Festival

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Queen Mary, University of London is inviting members of the public to tour their state of the art digital music research studios as part of the Digital Shoreditch Festival this week (25-27 May).

Queen Mary hosts Salters’ Festival of Chemistry 2012

Mon, 21 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

92 students from 23 schools in the East End of London will enjoy an interesting fun-filled day of chemistry at the Salters' Festival of Chemistry to be held at Queen Mary, University of London on Wednesday 23^rd May 2012. Each school will be represented by a team of four 11-13 year olds.

Queen Mary academic awarded Royal Society of Chemistry prize

Mon, 21 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Professor Ray Bonnett, Emeritus Professor of Organic Chemistry at Queen Mary, University of London, will receive the 2012 George and Christine Sosnovsky Award from the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).

Queen Mary lecturer to carry flame at London Paralympics

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The organisers of the 2012 London Paralympics have announced that a Queen Mary lecturer will help carry the flame in the 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay.

Zebrafish could hold the key to understanding psychiatric disorders

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Scientists at Queen Mary, University of London have shown that zebrafish could be used to study the underlying causes of psychiatric disorders.

Scientists discover new inflammatory target

Wed, 9 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Scientists from Queen Mary, University of London have found a new therapeutic target to combat inflammation.

VISTA views a vast ball of stars

Wed, 9 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A new image from the VISTA infrared survey telescope has revealed some of the oldest stars in the Universe, crowded together like a swarm of bees.

Better housing conditions for zebra fish could improve research results

Thu, 3 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Changing the conditions that zebrafish are kept in could have an impact on their behaviour in animal studies and the reliability of results, according to scientists from Queen Mary, University of London.

Freezing liquids help to predict properties of prime numbers

Wed, 2 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The same freezing which is responsible for transforming liquids into glasses can help to predict some patterns observed in prime numbers, according to a team of scientists from Queen Mary, University of London and Bristol University.

Cassini sees new objects blazing trails in Saturn ring

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Queen Mary scientists working with images from NASA’s Cassini spacecraft have discovered strange half-mile-sized objects punching through parts of Saturn’s F ring, leaving glittering trails behind them.

Queen Mary academic shortlisted for Shell Springboard Award

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A company set up by a Queen Mary academic has been shortlisted for a Shell Springboard award, for its work on developing equipment to harness and exploit tidal energy.

From Jack the Ripper to epidemiology and ecology

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A technique traditionally used by criminologists to track down the home base of serial criminals could be applied more broadly to conservation biology and epidemiology, according to scientists from Queen Mary, University of London.

What price privacy? New app aims to discover how your phone uses your personal data

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Today sees the launch of a new research project which aims to find out how people value the personal information held on their android smartphones.

Interactive sound art exhibition comes to Mile End

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Queen Mary, University of London is supporting a new exhibition of audio-visual art - from video to electro-mechanical installations - taking place in the Art Pavillion at Mile End Park next week.

New study of economic lifeblood in Welsh rivers

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Scientists at Queen Mary, University of London are taking part in a new £3m study into the importance of biodiversity in preserving the quality of Welsh rivers and the many livelihoods that depend upon them.

QM lecturer wins prestigious computer science award

Wed, 4 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A lecturer at Queen Mary, University of London has received a prestigious award for his significant research contribution to computer science.

Milky Way image reveals detail of a billion stars

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

More than one billion stars in the Milky Way can be seen together in detail for the first time in an image captured by astronomers.

VISTA produces spectacular panoramic view of the distant Universe

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The European Southern Observatory’s VISTA telescope has created the widest deep view of the sky ever made using infrared light.

Study shows vision is necessary for spatial awareness tasks

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

People who lose their sight at a later stage in life have a greater spatial awareness than if they were born blind, according to scientists at Queen Mary, University of London.

Queen Mary researchers take science to Parliament

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Queen Mary, University of London engineers Iffat Patel and Dr Julien Gautrot are attending Parliament on Monday 12 March to present their research to politicians and a panel of expert judges.

Carp dominate crayfish in invasive species battleground

Tue, 6 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Louisiana red swamp crayfish and common carp are two of the most invasive species on the planet yet how they interact has only recently been revealed by scientists at Queen Mary, University of London.

QM research scientist is SET to exhibit at the House of Commons

Tue, 6 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Dr Ben Pitcher from Queen Mary’s School of Biological and Chemical Sciences has been invited to exhibit his research at the SET for Britain Exhibition 2012 at the House of Commons on 12 March 2012.

Road map provides insight to urbanisation phenomenon

Thu, 1 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

As the world’s population moves towards urbanisation, an international research team involving Queen Mary, University of London, has begun to unlock the factors driving the growing phenomenon.

Flight of the bumblebee decoded by mathematicians

Thu, 1 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Bumblebees use complex flying patterns to avoid predators according to new research from Queen Mary, University of London.

Can you keep up with the dance music that accelerates forever?

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A scientist from Queen Mary has produced a dance track that sounds like it is accelerating forever.

Goat kids develop accents

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The ability to change vocal sounds (vocal plasticity) and develop an accent is potentially far more widespread in mammals than previously believed, according to new research on goats from Queen Mary, University of London.

Bumblebees get by with a little help from their honeybee rivals

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Bumblebees can use cues from their rivals the honeybees to learn where the best food resources are, according to new research from Queen Mary, University of London.

Fighting crimes against biodiversity: how to catch a killer weed

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Invasive species which have the potential to destroy biodiversity and influence global change could be tracked and controlled in the same way as wanted criminals, according to new research from Queen Mary, University of London.

Decoding the molecular machine behind E.coli and cholera

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Scientists from Queen Mary, University of London have discovered the workings behind some of the bacteria that kill hundreds of thousands every year, possibly paving the way for new antibiotics that could treat infections more effectively.

Putting the magic into maths

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Queen Mary, University of London has developed a new educational resource for teachers to help students use amazing magic tricks to learn about maths.

A dubstep remix competition... for robots

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Queen Mary, University of London is launching a music competition which will see music made by computers, judged by computers, to celebrate the SuperCollider Symposium 2012.

Musicians, artists and scientists collide at the SuperCollider Conference 2012

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Musicians, artists, computer scientists and coders will be brought together in April for a festival exploring work with the SuperCollider audio programming environment.

Naked mole-rat secrets laid bare at annual odour lecture

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A double lecture on the way naked mole-rats and leaf cutting ants use smells to ‘talk’ was held at Queen Mary, University of London last week in front of Britain’s leading experts in the flavour and perfume industries.

‘Rules’ may govern genome evolution in a young plant species

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Rapid genome evolution can occur in predictable patterns, an international team of scientists has found whilst researching young plant species. The discovery – published online in Current Biology 19 January 2012 – provides new evidence for predetermined pathways in evolution.

New website launched to help students transfer from school to university and employment

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A new website designed to help students make the transition between school, university and employment is launched today, by Queen Mary, University of London's Thinking Writing team.

Recommendations made for genetic testing for Trimethylaminuria

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Recommendations for genetic testing of an inherited disorder known as trimethylaminuria or ‘fish odour syndrome’ have been produced by researchers including Professor Ian Phillips from Queen Mary, University of London.

Ecologists gain insight into the likely consequences of global warming

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A new insight into the impact that warmer temperatures could have across the world has been uncovered by scientists at Queen Mary, University of London.

QM entrepreneurs visit Downing Street for high-level technology talks

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The founders of a Queen Mary, University of London spin-out company joined the country’s leading technology experts at 10 Downing Street last week to discuss start-ups, sentiment detection and supercomputers.

Limpets are the ultimate composite engineers

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Limpets - small aquatic snail-like creatures found abundantly on rocky shores - are the ultimate composite engineers, according to new research from Queen Mary, University of London.

Queen Mary scientists help narrow down search for the Higgs boson

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Queen Mary researchers taking part in the ATLAS particle physics experiment at the Large Hadron Collider in Geneva have released the latest results of their search for the elusive Higgs Boson.

Queen Mary outreach programme celebrated in Parliament

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Staff and students from Queen Mary, University of London’s ground-breaking public engagement programme will be among a select audience at a special event hosted by the All Parliamentary Space Committee at the House of Commons today. (Tuesday 13 December 2011).

QM academic appointed new Editor-in-Chief of ceramics journal

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Mike Reece, Professor of Functional Ceramics at Queen Mary, University of London, has been named as the new Editor-in-Chief of the journal Advances in Applied Ceramics.

Optical illusion reveals reflexes in the brain

Thu, 8 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

New research by psychologists at Queen Mary, University of London has revealed that the way we see the world might depend on reflexes in the brain.

New smartphone app uses mathematical theory to match your face to celebrities' faces

Thu, 8 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Are you as dashing as George Clooney, or as glamorous as Angelina Jolie? Researchers at Queen Mary, University of London have developed an app that uses a mathematical formula to analyse your face and tell you which celebrities you look like.

QM spin-out company seeks brands to trial Twitter analytics service

Thu, 8 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

A company that provides tools for analysing what people are saying about brands on social media are looking for organisations to trial their new analytics service.

Men have a stronger reaction to seeing other men’s emotions compared with women’s

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Men have a stronger response to seeing other men show emotion than when women show emotion, according to new research from Queen Mary, University of London.

New smartphone ‘asthma app’ launched for children and young people

Mon, 5 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

A new smartphone app that will help children and young people to better understand and manage their asthma has been developed by the NECLES* Health Innovation Education Cluster in collaboration with Queen Mary, University of London.

QM researcher wins ‘I’m a scientist, get me out of here!’

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

For the second year running, researcher Dr Ben Still has fought off fierce competition to take out the top gong in I’m a Scientist, get me out of here!, a unique competition combining science, excited school kids and X Factor-style voting.

Defining the future of robots in industry and research

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

LIREC (LIving with Robots and IntEractive Companions), an EU-funded project exploring how we might live with robot companions, will be hosting an event exploring the definition of robots in the world of industry and research on Thursday 1 December 2011.

Tales of Fantasy and the Final Frontier: Dr Richard Garriott de Cayeux gives this year’s Queen Mary Science Communication Lecture

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

British born astronaut, video game pioneer, and entrepreneur Dr Richard Garriott de Cayeux will be describing his journey from computer games to outer space at a public lecture on ‘Fantasy and the Final Frontier’ on Wednesday 14 December 2011.

Silicon Valley comes to Queen Mary for Entrepreneurship Week

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Queen Mary’s budding student entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to meet inspiring figures from the world of science, technology and business this week, as part of Global Entrepreneurs Week 2011.

Disco bikes and wave machines inspire local school pupils

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

More than 300 GCSE students from local schools descended on Queen Mary, University of London last week for an inspirational taster session in university-level physics.

Professor McOwan awarded Mountbatten Medal

Wed, 2 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Professor Peter McOwan, Dean for Taught Programmes in the Faculty of Science and Engineering, has been awarded the prestigious Mountbatten Medal for his excellence in communicating computer science to diverse audiences.

Matt Parker awarded Josh Award for Science Communication 2011

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Stand-up mathematician, and Queen Mary outreach star Matt Parker has won this year's Joshua Phillips Award for Innovation in Science Engagement (Josh Award).

Through the looking glass: physicists solve age-old problem

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT

A problem plaguing physicists across the globe for centuries has finally made a leap towards resolution.

Contamination of UK mobile phones and hands revealed

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT

One in six mobile phones in Britain is contaminated with faecal matter, according to new research for Global Handwashing Day from Queen Mary, University of London.

Exploring the Sound of String Theory

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT

A new collaboration between physicists and sound artists at Queen Mary, University of London, has produced a sonification of string theory equations. The project is being unveiled at a concert on 5 and 6 November, 2011.

Labour or Conservative? It’s all in the eye of the beholder

Wed, 5 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Scientists have uncovered specific facial characteristics which make MPs look like they belong to one of the two major political parties in Britain.

How global warming could cause animals to shrink

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT

The way in which global warming causes many of the world’s organisms to shrink has been revealed by new research from Queen Mary, University of London.

Culture evolves!

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Human cultural change - changes in ideas, beliefs, words, customs and other traits that we learn from other people - shares fundamental features with how Charles Darwin argued that species change over time, according to a new book out this month by Queen Mary psychologist Dr Alex Mesoudi.

Space enthusiasts win Ticket to Mars

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT

The young winners of a science competition run by Queen Mary, University of London, the Metro newspaper and the UK Space Agency, have won the chance to create a magazine for school children interested in space exploration.

Their publication, Ticket to Mars, will be officially launched at the Houses of Parliament in December.

Making a bee-line for the best rewards

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Bumblebees use complex problem solving skills to minimise the energy they use when flying to collect food, according to new research from Queen Mary, University of London.

If you’re happy and you know it: Queen Mary researchers launch new iPhone app

Thu, 4 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Researchers from Queen Mary, University of London have launched a new iPhone app which tells people how happy people are around them, and what they are happy about.

Space for Health: astronaut Richard Garriott encourages east London students to get fit and aim higher

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Astronaut Richard Garriott will be promoting healthy lifestyles and careers in science and medicine when he meets students at Queen Mary, University of London today (Wednesday, 20 July 2011).

Illusioneering reveals secret science behind amazing magic tricks

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT

A magical new educational website for schools, which allows students and teachers to explore the range of secret science and engineering behind a series of amazing magic tricks is launched today, Thursday 14 July 2011.

Newly discovered molecule essential to resetting ‘body clocks’

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:00:01 GMT

Research has shown that light is the key to getting our ‘body clocks’ back in sync and now a new study exploring the resynchronisation mechanism in insects has discovered a molecule essential to the process.

Sexual orientation and gender conforming traits in women are genetic

Fri, 8 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Sexual orientation and ‘gender conformity’ in women are both genetic traits, according to new research from Queen Mary, University of London.

Queen Mary scientists partner with broadcaster in new audio research initiative

Fri, 8 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Today (Friday 8 July) sees the launch of a BBC led initiative which will bring together the crème of UK audio experts, including scientists from Queen Mary, University of London, for a research collaboration which will last at least five years.

Scientists sequence DNA of cancer-resistant rodent

Wed, 6 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT

A research team including scientists from Queen Mary, University of London has generated the first whole-genome sequencing data of the naked mole-rat, a rodent that is resistant to cancer and lives for more than 30 years.

Invisibility cloak to be unveiled with new research

Tue, 5 Jul 2011 12:00:01 GMT

Becoming invisible with the swish of a cloak as in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels could soon be a reality with a £4.5m research project led by Queen Mary, University of London.

Face Science meets Robot Science at the Royal Society Summer Exhibition

Tue, 5 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT

New methods of studying face perception that could help scientists to create the next generation of life-changing software and robots, will go on show at the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition which opens today (5 July 2011).

Fluorescent fish could hold the key to understanding diabetes and other diseases

Sun, 3 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Scientists from Queen Mary, University of London have discovered a new way of detecting zinc in zebra fish, that could pave the way for furthering our understanding of diseases like type 2 diabetes, prostate cancer and Alzheimer’s.

How Bumblebees Tackle the Travelling Salesman Problem

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT

It is a mathematical puzzle which has vexed academics and travelling salesmen alike, but new research from Queen Mary's School of Biological and Chemical Sciences can reveal how bumblebees effectively plan their route between the most rewarding flowers while travelling the shortest distances.

A step closer to solving one of the biggest mysteries in fundamental physics?

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Scientists from Queen Mary, University of London are attempting to solve one of the biggest mysteries in fundamental physics, through their work on the international T2K neutrino experiment in Japan.

Tapping into plants is the key to combat climate change, says scientist

Thu, 2 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Understanding the way plants use and store light to produce energy could be the key ingredient in the fight against climate change, a scientist at Queen Mary, University of London says.

New technology holds the key to earlier diagnosis of heart disease

Thu, 2 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT

A revolutionary digital stethoscope to help GPs spot the first signs of heart disease is being developed with the help of a team from Queen Mary, University of London.

‘Bone healing’ materials engineer wins top engineering award

Fri, 20 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT

A medical materials engineer who pioneered a form of bone graft with enhanced structure and chemistry to boost healing, has scooped a top award for successfully taking her innovation into the marketplace.

Wildlife in trouble from oil palm plantations, according to scientists

Thu, 19 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Forest fragmentation driven by demand for palm oil is having a catastrophic effect on multiple levels of biodiversity, scientists from Queen Mary, University of London have discovered.

Method used in hunt for serial killers turns to killer diseases

Wed, 18 May 2011 12:00:01 GMT

A tried and tested method used in the hunt for serial killers can help combat infectious diseases, research from Queen Mary, University of London reveals.

Understanding what affects beauty through the pirouette of a dancer

Thu, 12 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT

An in-depth analysis of a ballet dancer’s movements could hold the answer to how we distinguish whether someone has grace and beauty, Queen Mary, University of London researchers suggest.

Mother and kid goat vocals strike a chord

Wed, 11 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Mother and kid goats recognise each other’s calls soon after the mothers give birth, new research from Queen Mary, University of London reveals.

Less radiation in Chernobyl lakes than feared

Wed, 4 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT

A new study of the lakes in and around Chernobyl’s fallout zone reveals that radiation from the nuclear accident appears to have had no long term effect on the abundance or diversity of aquatic animal life.

A safer treatment could be realised for millions suffering from parasite infection

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT

A safer and more effective treatment for 10 million people in developing countries who suffer from infections caused by trypanosome parasites could become a reality thanks to new research from Queen Mary, University of London published today (15 April).

Kepler Listens to an Orchestra of Solar-Type Stars

Thu, 7 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT

An international team measuring the properties of stars across the universe has been able to listen to sounds from 500 stars similar to the Sun, using data from the NASA Kepler Mission.

Female deer confirm bigger is not always better when choosing a mate

Wed, 6 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Female deer do not always choose the bigger and dominant males to mate with, scientists from Queen Mary, University of London and Hartpury College have found.

Queen Mary weaves its magic across the country

Tue, 5 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Queen Mary, University of London is aiming to enthuse and educate the next generation of scientists and engineers with its entertaining magic road shows across the country this week.

Science of the Sexual Spectrum event

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Dr Qazi Rahman from Queen Mary’s School of Biological and Chemical Sciences will be one of the key speakers discussing sexual orientation at the Natural History Museum on Friday, 25 March.

Psychological impact of Japan disaster will be felt “for some time to come”

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT

The psychological impact of natural disasters such as the Japan earthquake can be revealed in the way people inherently respond to unpredictable situations, according to a psychology expert at Queen Mary, University of London.

New plant species gives insights into evolution

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT

A new plant species is providing an insight into how evolution works and could help improve crop plants, scientists have revealed.

Students to build a bionic man for National Science and Engineering Week

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Students from across London will converge on Queen Mary, University of London during the next two days to kick off celebrations for National Science and Engineering Week.

Queen Mary’s science and engineering showcase is Bang on

Wed, 9 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Queen Mary, University of London is aiming to inspire budding young scientists and engineers with their show-stopping stands at the Big Bang Fair in London this week.

Computer Science professor wins prestigious award

Thu, 3 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT

One of the leading publication venues in computer science has given Queen Mary, University of London’s Professor of Computer Science, Dr Peter O’Hearn, a retrospective award for the Most Influential Paper of 2001.

Answers to black hole evolution beyond the horizon?

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT

One of the most important predictions of Einstein’s theory of General Relativity is the existence of black holes. The dynamics of these systems are not yet fully understood, but researchers from Queen Mary, University of London have now provided a rigorous way of determining the evolutionary stage of a black hole by analysing the region outside where matter cannot escape, the event horizon.

New responsive click track software lets drummers set their own pace

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT

New software has been developed at Queen Mary, University of London’s Centre for Digital Music, giving drummers the freedom to speed up or slow down the pace of any pre-programmed music, the material following their lead.

FReD can help explain how a bee sees

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Bees can see colours but they perceive the world differently to us, including variations in hue that we cannot ourselves distinguish.

Elusive spintronics success could lead to single chip for processing and memory

Mon, 6 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Researchers from Queen Mary, University of London (UK) and the University of Fribourg (Switzerland) have shown that a magnetically polarised current can be manipulated by electric fields.

Scientists catch sunburn in whales

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Whales exhibit skin damage consistent with acute sunburn in humans, and it seems to be getting worse over time, reveals research published this week.

Rare bat found in oil palm plantation's oasis

Tue, 9 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The discovery of a rare bat species in a tiny fragment of rainforest surrounded by an oil palm plantation has demonstrated that even small areas of forest are worth saving.

Tiny brained bees solve a complex mathematical problem

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Bumblebees can find the solution to a complex mathematical problem which keeps computers busy for days.

Online guitar tutorial to set your performance on fire

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Budding guitar heroes can get a helping hand from hot new online tutorials created by audio engineers at Queen Mary, University of London.

Scientists comment on Nobel Prize in Physics 2010

Tue, 5 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The Nobel Prize in Physics 2010 has been awarded today to Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov, of the University of Manchester, "for groundbreaking experiments regarding the two-dimensional material graphene".

World's first global graffiti-jam at London Design Festival

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

A new iPhone app has underground creatives splashing 3D graffiti on a giant screen in Tent Digital at Tent London as part of the London Design Festival this week 23 - 26 September 2010.

First citizen cyberscience summit held in London

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Citizen cyberscience is a growing trend where ordinary people use their computers and the world wide web to contribute in meaningful ways to an increasingly wide range of scientific challenges.

Citizen cyberscience activity takes place all over the world and by its very nature participants very rarely – if ever – meet. But now, for the first time, a Citizen Cyberscience Summit in London has brought them together to showcase new projects and to provide a platform for scientists and citizens to share their thoughts on the impact of citizen cyberscience face-to-face.

Synthetic bone graft recruits stem cells for faster bone healing

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Scientists have developed a material for bone grafts that could one day replace the 'gold standard' natural bone implants.

Honorary Fellowship awarded to government Chief Scientific Advisor

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Queen Mary, University of London celebrates distinguished government scientist Professor Robert (Bob) Watson who becomes an Honorary Fellow of the College today, 23 July 2010.

Farnborough Airshow is launch pad for winners of OurSpace national schools' competition

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The Grand Prize winners of the UK OurSpace competition were announced today on Futures Day at the Farnborough International Airshow 2010.

Cassini sees giant snowballs form in Saturn ring

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT

New pictures from NASA’s Cassini spacecraft show giant 20 kilometre (12 mile)-wide snowballs forming in Saturn's fifth ring (the F ring).

Scientists hope Cosmic Vision will find distant planets

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The UK Space Agency has awarded £3.65million to help scientists prepare for three new space missions, including one hoping to find Earth-like planets in deep space, supported by Queen Mary, University of London.

Mathematical formula predicts clear favourite for the FIFA World Cup

Fri, 9 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT

A sophisticated new analysis of team tactics predicts a Spanish win in Sunday's FIFA World Cup final and also shows why England were beaten by Germany.

Warmer ecosystems could absorb less atmospheric carbon dioxide

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Research by scientists at Queen Mary, University of London has found that a predicted rise in global temperature of 4°C by 2100 could lead to a 13% reduction in ecosystems' ability to absorb carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere.

Professor Peter Kalmus becomes an Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Physics

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Emeritus Professor of Physics at Queen Mary, University of London, Peter I P Kalmus OBE, has been made an Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Physics.

Even bees need a break

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Bees observe strict working hours even when the sun shines all day and night, according to new research from Queen Mary, University of London.

Queen Mary science ambassador commended for infectious enthusiasm

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Dr Genoveva Esteban has been highly commended for her "infectious enthusiasm" and dedication in igniting the next generation's passion for science.

Dr Paul Curzon awarded prestigious National Teaching Fellowship

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Dr Paul Curzon, from the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science at Queen Mary, University of London, has been appointed as a National Teaching Fellow by the Higher Education Academy.

I'm a Scientist, get me out of here!

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Researcher Dr Ben Still has come out on top in I'm a Scientist, get me out of here!, a unique competition, combining science, excited school kids and X Factor style voting.

'There is no substitute for top class education' Dianne Abbott MP tells school students visiting Queen Mary

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Labour politician Diane Abbott was welcomed to Queen Mary, University of London today Wednesday 23 June 2010.

Trumping the trumpets: how audio engineering helps tone down vuvuzela disruption

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Thanks to researchers at the Centre for Digital Music (C4DM) at Queen Mary, University of London, anyone watching the World Cup on their computer can now filter out the droning sounds of vuvuzela playing in South Africa's stadiums.

Spot the difference predicts model of human visual attention

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT

In a computerized game of 'spot the difference', people are more likely to notice things added or removed than even major changes in colour.

Physics department at Queen Mary in national top-ten

Tue, 8 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Queen Mary, University of London’s Department of Physics has been ranked second in London and seventh nationwide in The Guardian’s annual university guide, jumping eight places in a year.

Introducing the good food guide for cockroaches

Fri, 4 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Ever wondered how cockroaches seem to know the best place to grab a meal? New research at Queen Mary, University of London suggests that, just like humans, they share their local knowledge of the best food sources and follow 'recommendations' from others.

How do bumblebees get predators to buzz off?

Wed, 26 May 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Bumblebees' distinctive black and yellow "warning" colours may not be what protects them from flying predators researchers have found.

Top awards for plastic and ceramic research at Queen Mary

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Two top scientific prizes have been awarded to academics from the School of Engineering and Materials Science at Queen Mary University of London.

Flight ban lifts following volcanic ash scare

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Aeronautical engineer Dr Ranjan Vepa comments on the lifting of flight restrictions following Iceland's volcanic eruption and Europe-wide ash cloud.

Honest deer every year

Fri, 9 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT

A male deer's voice changes from one mating season to the next, reflecting his age and rank in society, according to new research from Queen Mary, University of London.

Pulling power points the way to the World’s strongest insect

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Following months of gruelling tests and trials, scientists now reveal the World's strongest insect to be a species of dung beetle called Onthophagus taurus.

Sea-creatures' sex protein provides new insight into diabetes

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

A genetic accident in the sea more than 500 million years ago has provided new insight into diabetes, according to research from Queen Mary, University of London.

Queen Mary, University of London and Microsoft join forces in unique research collaboration

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Byron Cook has taken up a new position at Queen Mary, University of London as one facet of an agreement between Microsoft Research Ltd and Queen Mary's School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science.

National Science and Engineering Week arrives at Queen Mary

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Queen Mary, University of London welcomed over 200 pupils from eight schools across the region, as part of our festivities for National Science & Engineering Week 2010.

Bees see super colour at super speed

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Bees see the world almost five times faster than humans, according to new research from scientists at Queen Mary, University of London.

Hello? Is there anybody out there?

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

As part of a new exhibition exploring the relationship between science and society, designers working with researchers from the Centre for Digital Music at Queen Mary, University of London are asking probing questions about our future world of sound and what impact it will have on our acoustic culture.

International Fellowship award to develop wearable computers

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Dr Rui Yang from Queen Mary's School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science has beaten off stiff competition to be appointed one of only 50 Newton International Fellows.

Exotic flowers help bees stay busy in winter

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Recent years have seen an unusual rise in the number of bees about in the cold winter months, and scientists are now beginning to find out why.

Orion in a new light

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The hidden secrets of the Orion Nebula are revealed in a dramatic image taken by the new VISTA telescope.

Mathematics: It's a kind of magic

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The Manual of Mathematical Magic - a unique kit of magical miracles to impress and entertain your friends written by Queen Mary's Matt Parker and Peter McOwan - is being distributed to schools around the country.

Britain’s headwater streams continue to improve

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Research from Queen Mary, University of London on the state of Britain’s streams is published in a new report today by the Countryside Survey partnership.

HiFi(rst)! Queen Mary scientists kick off experiments at new spectrometer

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Physicists from Queen Mary, University of London have become the first users of the latest instrument at ISIS, the UK's world leading physical and life sciences research laboratory.

Dolphin and bat DNA on the same wavelength

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Scientists at Queen Mary, University of London have shown that the remarkable ability of echolocation is shared by bats and dolphins at a much deeper level than anyone previously realised – all the way down to the molecular level.

Scientists find amazing new pondlife on nature reserve

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT

One year in to a project to save one of the UK’s top sites for pondlife, amazing new species are being revealed for the first time.

Scientists from Queen Mary, University of London working with Dorset Wildlife Trust have discovered an astonishing variety of minute aquatic organisms, so small as to be invisible to the naked eye.

Astronaut launches into teen space with new magazine

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Prize-winning British-born astronaut, Richard Garriott, visited two Tower Hamlets schools this afternoon to meet pupils who put together a new magazine about space.

First stunning images captured by Queen Mary led VISTA telescope

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT

A new telescope that can map the sky much faster and deeper than any other infrared telescope, has made its first release of stunning images.

Queen Mary scientists shed light on a mysterious particle

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Physicists at Queen Mary, University of London have begun looking deep into the Earth to study some of nature's weirdest particles; neutrinos.

Computer vision to improve public security and safety in crowded spaces

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Scientists at Queen Mary, University of London are leading an international project which is set to create the ultimate, real time surveillance system to detect suspicious and abnormal behaviour in public places.

Queen Mary alumnus invests millions in the future of UK science and engineering

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT

An ambitious scholarship scheme to help the poorest students pursue their dreams in science and engineering, and sponsored by an alumnus of Queen Mary, University of London, has been announced today.

World's first album of Twitter music

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

For the first time, you can now download an album of digital music written exclusively for Twitter. Entitled sc140, this unique collection has been curated by Dan Stowell, a composer and computer scientist at Queen Mary, University of London.

Bigger not necessarily better, when it comes to brains

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Tiny insects could be as intelligent as much bigger animals, despite only having a brain the size of a pinhead, say scientists at Queen Mary, University of London.

ImpactQM project launches

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

ImpactQM, Queen Mary, University of London’s ground-breaking new knowledge transfer project, has been formally launched today (Monday 16 November 2009).

Particle physics in a rubber dinghy?

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Don your eye patch and join a motley band of scientists, friends and followers hiding out in the depths of London Bridge's atmospheric SHUNT Lounge for an extraordinary voyage through the strange seas of particle physics.

Queen Mary Physics making its mark on the world stage

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

The Department of Physics at Queen Mary, University of London, has maintained its world-class status, according to the latest international rankings.

Circadian surprise: A heat sensor for body-clock synchronization

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT

New research on the fruit-fly brain points to a possible mechanism by which temperature influences the body clock, according to scientists from Queen Mary, University of London.

Computer science is fun at the Manchester Science Festival

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Queen Mary's Professor Peter McOwan is taking part in the UK's first Robot Festival "Walking with Robots", at this year's Manchester Science Festival.

Dr James Busfield wins top award from American Chemical Society

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Dr James Busfield from Queen Mary's School of Engineering and Materials Science has been awarded the Sparks-Thomas Award of the American Chemical Society for 2010.

Nobel Prize for fibre optic pioneer who networked at Queen Mary

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Part of this year's Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to Honorary Fellow Professor Charles Kao for work on fibre optic technology in the 1970s, which he carried out whilst holding the position of Visiting Research Associate at Queen Mary, University of London.

'Micro shuttle' drug delivery could mean an end to regular dosing

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Scientists working at Queen Mary, University of London, have developed micrometer-sized capsules to safely deliver drugs inside living cells.

Celebs spawn copycat suicides, study confirms

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Results of a new study from Queen Mary, University of London, warn against glamorising celebrity suicides in the media.

'Curtain twitching' skylarks keep track of strangers through their songs

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Skylarks can hear the difference between friendly neighbours and dangerous strangers, and deal with any threatening intruders, says new research by scientists at Queen Mary, University of London.

Disease threat may change how frogs mate

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Dr Amber Teacher, studying a post-doctorate jointly at Queen Mary, University of London and Royal Holloway, University of London, has discovered evidence that a disease may be causing a behavioural change in frogs.

Cooking with sound - SCORE stove enters test stage

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Components of a bio-mass powered generator which could greatly enhance the availability of electricity for rural communities in Africa and Asia are undergoing initial testing at Queen Mary, University of London.

Queen Mary academic awarded HEA Teaching Fellowship

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Dr James Busfield, from Queen Mary’s School of Engineering and Materials Science, has won a National Teaching Fellowships from The Higher Education Academy.

Building renamed to honour renowned physicist

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT

The Physics Building at Queen Mary, University of London was renamed in honour of the late Gwyn Owain Jones in a special ceremony this week.

Magic of Queen Mary science at the Royal Society

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT

The audience for this year’s Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition will see a magic show with a difference thanks to computer scientists from Queen Mary, University of London.

Double honour for Queen Mary botanist

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT

A renowned plant biologist from Queen Mary, University of London has received two new honours for his research on small plants called bryophytes.

Astronomy Summer School wins award

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT

A Queen Mary youth project entitled Media Space has won a London Education Partnership Award.

Using magic to learn about maths

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT

An academic from Queen Mary, University of London has launched a series of videos featuring magic tricks that are conjured from a mathematical perspective.

C4DM at The Cheltenham Science Festival

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Queen Mary’s Centre for Digital Music (C4DM) will be taking part in the Cheltenham Science Festival this month - one of the UK's leading science festivals.

Rooks show insightful and creative tool use

Tue, 26 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Researchers at Queen Mary, University of London and the University of Cambridge have found that rooks are capable of using and making tools, modifying them to make them work and using two tools in a sequence.

Fallow deer become hoarse in the hunt for a mate

Wed, 20 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Fallow deer become hoarse when trying to attract a mate, according to scientists from Queen Mary, University of London.

Andrew Robertson awarded prestigious Research Fellowship

Fri, 1 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Andrew Robertson from the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science has been awarded the prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowship for 2009.

Paired proteins required for circadian clock function

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Scientists from Queen Mary, University of London have discovered a new protein complex operating in fruit fly circadian clocks, which may also help to regulate our own biological clocks.

Salters’ Festival of Chemistry comes to Queen Mary

Thu, 9 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT

100 students from 25 schools from across London and the South East will enjoy an interesting fun-filled day of chemistry at the Salters' Festival of Chemistry to be held at Queen Mary, University of London, on Wednesday 22 April 2009.

Dr James Busfield awarded the Colwyn Medal

Tue, 7 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Dr James Busfield from the School of Engineering and Materials Science has been awarded the Colwyn medal by the Institute of Materials, Mining and Minerals.

Queen Mary announces £8.2m to foster links between early career researchers and industrial partners

Thu, 2 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Queen Mary, University of London has been awarded £2.9m from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to establish links between early career researchers and industrial partners. This will be matched by other funding to give a total of £8.2m to support knowledge transfer from academia to industry.

Look into my eyes – how Jackdaws can follow a human’s gaze

Thu, 2 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Jackdaws are highly sensitive to the focus of human eyes, and can follow subtle clues in a person’s gaze according to scientists from Queen Mary, University of London.

Astronaut and computer scientist launch Cassini Competition 2009

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT

A Queen Mary Professor and a British-born astronaut will be joining forces this week to give school children the opportunity to control Nasa’s Cassini spacecraft as it orbits Saturn.

Ground-breaking QM Professor honoured with computing award

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT

A pioneering Queen Mary academic who has broken new ground on programme termination has been named as winner of the British Computer Society’s Roger Needham award for 2009.

Ecological Engineering: Could beavers be reintroduced to England?

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Beavers could be successfully reintroduced to many parts of England, boosting wildlife and helping to reduce the risk of flooding, according to a report led by a Queen Mary scientist.

Kids battle with artificial intelligence at the Tower of London

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Two of Queen Mary’s award-winning science communicators will be entertaining local school children at the Tower of London this week, as part of National Science and Engineering Week.

Kepler mission allows Queen Mary astronomer to listen to the stars

Sat, 7 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Scientists from Queen Mary’s Astronomy Unit were celebrating the launch of the Kepler mission today; the NASA spacecraft hopes to discover if planets the size of Earth exist in orbit around other stars.

Tiny new moon found in Saturn’s outer ring

Mon, 2 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT

NASA's Cassini spacecraft has found a tiny moon, or moonlet, orbiting Saturn. The moonlet is embedded within Saturn's sixth, or G ring, and is believed to be a main source of the G ring’s material.

Frog’s immune system is key in fight against killer virus

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Scientists from Queen Mary, University of London have discovered how changes to a frog’s immune system may be the key to beating a viral infection which is devastating frog populations across the UK.

Planetary Systems in the Galaxy: Architecture, Formation and Evolution

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT

To celebrate the International Year of Astronomy, Professor Richard Nelson, Professor of Astronomy and Mathematics,will be delivering his inaugural lecture on Tuesday 24 February 2009 at 6.30pm.

Discovering the secret code behind photosynthesis

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Scientists from Queen Mary, University of London have discovered that an ancient system of communication found in primitive bacteria, may also explain how plants and algae control the process of photosynthesis.

Secrets behind high temperature superconductors revealed

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Scientists from Queen Mary, University of London and the University of Fribourg (Switzerland) have found evidence that magnetism is involved in the mechanism behind high temperature superconductivity.

‘Now you see it, now you don’t’; how new artificial intelligence can help us understand how we see

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Queen Mary scientists have, for the first time, used computer artificial intelligence to create previously unseen types of pictures to explore the abilities of the human visual system.

European team finds smallest transiting extrasolar planet ever

Fri, 6 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT

The CoRoT satellite has discovered a planet only twice as large as the Earth orbiting a star slightly smaller than the Sun. It is the smallest extrasolar planet (planet outside our solar system) whose radius has ever been measured.

Largest prehistoric snake on record discovered in Colombia

Wed, 4 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Scientists have recovered fossils of a 60-million-year-old South American snake whose length and weight might make today's anacondas and reticulated pythons seem a bit cuter and more cuddly.

How your body clock avoids hitting the snooze button

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Scientists from Queen Mary, University of London have discovered a new part of the mechanism which allows our bodyclocks to reset themselves on a molecular level.

cs4fn launches ‘The Magic of Computer Science’ book

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Queen Mary, University of London’s award-winning outreach project, Computer Science for Fun (cs4fn) launches its free online e-book ‘The Magic of Computer Science’, this month.

Queen Mary receives funding for India-UK collaboration

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Queen Mary academics have been awarded funding to support and develop the College’s links with Indian universities, as part of a strategic intergovernmental initiative to foster closer scientific collaboration between UK and Indian scientists and industrial engineers.

QM academic secures up to $80m investment for spin out company

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT

A spin out company lead by Professor Joost de Bruijn from Queen Mary’s School of Engineering and Materials Science (SEMS) has signed an $80m investment agreement to help develop ground-breaking bone substitutes.

Natural born computers – serious fun when biology meets computer science

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT

The inaugural lecture of Professor Peter McOwan, Professor of Computer Science and award-winning communicator of science, will be held on Wednesday, 14 January 2009 at 6.30pm.