QMUL Science and Engineering News
15 May 13: New app turns drawings into music
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.
14 May 13: New course combines the best of computer science and business
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.
9 May 13: International science teaching festival heads to Queen Mary
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.
1 May 13: Mathematicians help to unlock brain function
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.
1 May 13: Classical music meets cutting edge digital technology at LCO/Queen Mary concert
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.
29 Apr 13: Congenitally blind people have more accurate memories, research finds
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.
25 Apr 13: CASSINI SEES SMALL METEORS CRASHING INTO SATURN RINGS
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.
23 Apr 13: Rescue me: new study finds animals do recover from neglect
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.
10 Apr 13: Are people really staring at you?
People often think that other people are staring at them even when they are not, vision scientists have found.
4 Apr 13: Bumblebees use logic to find the best flowers
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.
28 Mar 13: Interested in making your own musical jams? There?s an app for that!
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.
21 Mar 13: New cyber research institute launched
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).
4 Mar 13: Marcus du Sautoy lecture: How maths inspires the arts
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.
1 Mar 13: Queen Mary?s biggest partner university in China ranked top for engineering
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.
28 Feb 13: Queen Mary hosts first UK-China clean energy forum
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.
13 Feb 13: Calling all musos to chart ch-ch-changes in pop music
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.
8 Feb 13: Queen Mary antenna expert receives prestigious research award
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.
30 Jan 13: Female deer take control during the mating season
A new study provides the first evidence of polyandry ? when females choose to mate with more than one male ? in female fallow deer.
24 Jan 13: QM antennas expert turning graphene dreams into reality
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.
17 Jan 13: Seeing beyond cameras: predicting where people move in CCTV blind spots
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.
17 Jan 13: ?Jet-lagged? fruit flies provide clues for body clock synchronisation
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.
16 Jan 13: Scientists identify new ?social? chromosome in the red fire ant
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.
21 Dec 12: New genetics project could help save the ash tree
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.
20 Dec 12: New study sheds light on dinosaur size
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).
19 Dec 12: New book from QM academics explores probability, statistics and risk
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.
12 Dec 12: Queen Mary expands collaborations in China
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).
12 Dec 12: Queen Mary helping to inspire the next generation of scientists
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.
11 Dec 12: Researchers identify new components of the epigenetic ?code? for honey bee development
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.
4 Dec 12: Queen Mary scientist elected to prestigious international society
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.
3 Dec 12: Queen Mary students win silver in Dragon?s Den for high-tech companies
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.
22 Nov 12: Queen Mary physicist wins communication prize
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.
21 Nov 12: Queen Mary alumna wins top business award in China
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.
20 Nov 12: Researchers decode birch tree genome sequence for the first time
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.
16 Nov 12: Queen Mary shares £60 million boost for science innovation
Queen Mary, University of London has been awarded funding of over £750,000 to help translate research ideas into commercial success.
5 Nov 12: Warming temperatures cause aquatic animals to shrink the most
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.
24 Oct 12: Biggest astronomical image created by Queen Mary led VISTA telescope
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.
17 Oct 12: Shape of urine can indicate prostate issues
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.
16 Oct 12: Researchers ask ?what makes us gay?? at Battle of Ideas 2012
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.
15 Oct 12: Research shows money and credit cards contain faecal matter
One in 10 bank cards and one in seven notes are contaminated with faecal organisms, research from Queen Mary, University of London has revealed.
11 Oct 12: Home-made videos set to become polished productions using maths
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.
10 Oct 12: Vitamin variants could combat cancer as scientists unravel B12 secrets
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.
9 Oct 12: River Thames invaded with foreign species
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.
1 Oct 12: Artists and the universe collide in East End exhibition
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.
1 Oct 12: Marine animals could hold the key to looking young
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.
24 Sep 12: Children around the world create space-age art
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.
21 Sep 12: Bumblebees find efficient routes without a GPS
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.
15 Aug 12: When it comes to food, chimps only think of themselves
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.
14 Aug 12: Feedback can have a negative impact on performance
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.
6 Aug 12: Crayfish species proves to be the ultimate survivor
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.
1 Aug 12: QM Professor wins major ecology prize
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.
25 Jul 12: Robot Road Run: Racing robots game inspired by EU robotic project arrives as iPhone app
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.
11 Jul 12: Queen Mary PhD candidate wins I?m a Scientist, Get Me Out of Here!
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.
4 Jul 12: Scientists discover new clues explaining tendon injury
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.
4 Jul 12: QM scientists celebrate Higgs boson discovery
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.
28 Jun 12: Online game provides insight into human behaviour
A scientific analysis of players interacting through a popular online game has provided a unique insight into social mobility and other human behaviours.
27 Jun 12: QM student wins £5,000 prize for iPhone app project
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.
26 Jun 12: Biological switch paves way for improved biofuel production
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.
20 Jun 12: Mother goats do not forget their kids
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.
20 Jun 12: Research shows the response of the carbon cycle to climate change
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.
19 Jun 12: BaBar data hint at cracks in the standard model
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.
18 Jun 12: QM technology spin-out beats 1000 businesses to secure major investment
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.
15 Jun 12: International study provides new insights into river health
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.
23 May 12: New £3.5m supercomputing investment set to boost small London businesses
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.
22 May 12: Queen Mary opens the doors to state of the art studios for Digital Shoreditch Festival
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).
21 May 12: Queen Mary hosts Salters? Festival of Chemistry 2012
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 23rd May 2012. Each school will be represented by a team of four 11-13 year olds.
21 May 12: Queen Mary academic awarded Royal Society of Chemistry prize
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).
17 May 12: Queen Mary lecturer to carry flame at London Paralympics
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.
17 May 12: Zebrafish could hold the key to understanding psychiatric disorders
Scientists at Queen Mary, University of London have shown that zebrafish could be used to study the underlying causes of psychiatric disorders.
9 May 12: Scientists discover new inflammatory target
Scientists from Queen Mary, University of London have found a new therapeutic target to combat inflammation.
9 May 12: VISTA views a vast ball of stars
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.
3 May 12: Better housing conditions for zebra fish could improve research results
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.
2 May 12: Freezing liquids help to predict properties of prime numbers
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.
24 Apr 12: Cassini sees new objects blazing trails in Saturn ring
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.
24 Apr 12: Queen Mary academic shortlisted for Shell Springboard Award
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.
17 Apr 12: From Jack the Ripper to epidemiology and ecology
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.
15 Apr 12: What price privacy? New app aims to discover how your phone uses your personal data
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.
11 Apr 12: Interactive sound art exhibition comes to Mile End
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.
11 Apr 12: New study of economic lifeblood in Welsh rivers
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.
4 Apr 12: QM lecturer wins prestigious computer science award
A lecturer at Queen Mary, University of London has received a prestigious award for his significant research contribution to computer science.
29 Mar 12: Milky Way image reveals detail of a billion stars
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.
21 Mar 12: VISTA produces spectacular panoramic view of the distant Universe
The European Southern Observatory?s VISTA telescope has created the widest deep view of the sky ever made using infrared light.
20 Mar 12: Study shows vision is necessary for spatial awareness tasks
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.
12 Mar 12: Queen Mary researchers take science to Parliament
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.
6 Mar 12: Carp dominate crayfish in invasive species battleground
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.
6 Mar 12: QM research scientist is SET to exhibit at the House of Commons
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.
1 Mar 12: Road map provides insight to urbanisation phenomenon
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.
1 Mar 12: Flight of the bumblebee decoded by mathematicians
Bumblebees use complex flying patterns to avoid predators according to new research from Queen Mary, University of London.
27 Feb 12: Can you keep up with the dance music that accelerates forever?
A scientist from Queen Mary has produced a dance track that sounds like it is accelerating forever.
16 Feb 12: Goat kids develop accents
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.
14 Feb 12: Bumblebees get by with a little help from their honeybee rivals
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.
10 Feb 12: Fighting crimes against biodiversity: how to catch a killer weed
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.
10 Feb 12: Decoding the molecular machine behind E.coli and cholera
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.
10 Feb 12: Putting the magic into maths
Queen Mary, University of London has developed a new educational resource for teachers to help students use amazing magic tricks to learn about maths.
6 Feb 12: A dubstep remix competition... for robots
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.
25 Jan 12: Musicians, artists and scientists collide at the SuperCollider Conference 2012
Musicians, artists, computer scientists and coders will be brought together in April for a festival exploring work with the SuperCollider audio programming environment.
20 Jan 12: Naked mole-rat secrets laid bare at annual odour lecture
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.
20 Jan 12: ?Rules? may govern genome evolution in a young plant species
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.
19 Jan 12: New website launched to help students transfer from school to university and employment
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.
19 Jan 12: Recommendations made for genetic testing for Trimethylaminuria
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.
19 Jan 12: Ecologists gain insight into the likely consequences of global warming
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.
17 Jan 12: QM entrepreneurs visit Downing Street for high-level technology talks
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.
12 Jan 12: Limpets are the ultimate composite engineers
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.
14 Dec 11: Queen Mary scientists help narrow down search for the Higgs boson
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.
13 Dec 11: Queen Mary outreach programme celebrated in Parliament
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).
13 Dec 11: QM academic appointed new Editor-in-Chief of ceramics journal
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.
8 Dec 11: Optical illusion reveals reflexes in the brain
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.
8 Dec 11: New smartphone app uses mathematical theory to match your face to celebrities' faces
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.
8 Dec 11: QM spin-out company seeks brands to trial Twitter analytics service
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.
6 Dec 11: Men have a stronger reaction to seeing other men?s emotions compared with women?s
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.
5 Dec 11: New smartphone ?asthma app? launched for children and young people
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.
29 Nov 11: QM researcher wins ?I?m a scientist, get me out of here!?
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.
24 Nov 11: Defining the future of robots in industry and research
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.
18 Nov 11: Tales of Fantasy and the Final Frontier: Dr Richard Garriott de Cayeux gives this year?s Queen Mary Science Communication Lecture
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.
15 Nov 11: Silicon Valley comes to Queen Mary for Entrepreneurship Week
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.
8 Nov 11: Disco bikes and wave machines inspire local school pupils
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.
2 Nov 11: Professor McOwan awarded Mountbatten Medal
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.
20 Oct 11: Matt Parker awarded Josh Award for Science Communication 2011
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).
14 Oct 11: Through the looking glass: physicists solve age-old problem
A problem plaguing physicists across the globe for centuries has finally made a leap towards resolution.
14 Oct 11: Contamination of UK mobile phones and hands revealed
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.
12 Oct 11: Exploring the Sound of String Theory
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.
5 Oct 11: Labour or Conservative? It?s all in the eye of the beholder
Scientists have uncovered specific facial characteristics which make MPs look like they belong to one of the two major political parties in Britain.
26 Sep 11: How global warming could cause animals to shrink
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.
20 Sep 11: Culture evolves!
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.
25 Aug 11: Space enthusiasts win Ticket to Mars
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.
17 Aug 11: Making a bee-line for the best rewards
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.
4 Aug 11: If you?re happy and you know it: Queen Mary researchers launch new iPhone app
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.
20 Jul 11: Space for Health: astronaut Richard Garriott encourages east London students to get fit and aim higher
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).
14 Jul 11: Illusioneering reveals secret science behind amazing magic tricks
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.
13 Jul 11: Newly discovered molecule essential to resetting ?body clocks?
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.
8 Jul 11: Sexual orientation and gender conforming traits in women are genetic
Sexual orientation and ?gender conformity? in women are both genetic traits, according to new research from Queen Mary, University of London.
8 Jul 11: Queen Mary scientists partner with broadcaster in new audio research initiative
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.
6 Jul 11: Scientists sequence DNA of cancer-resistant rodent
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.
5 Jul 11: Invisibility cloak to be unveiled with new research
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.
5 Jul 11: Face Science meets Robot Science at the Royal Society Summer Exhibition
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).
3 Jul 11: Fluorescent fish could hold the key to understanding diabetes and other diseases
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.
29 Jun 11: How Bumblebees Tackle the Travelling Salesman Problem
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.
15 Jun 11: A step closer to solving one of the biggest mysteries in fundamental physics?
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.
2 Jun 11: Tapping into plants is the key to combat climate change, says scientist
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.
2 Jun 11: New technology holds the key to earlier diagnosis of heart disease
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.
20 May 11: ?Bone healing? materials engineer wins top engineering award
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.
19 May 11: Wildlife in trouble from oil palm plantations, according to scientists
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.
18 May 11: Method used in hunt for serial killers turns to killer diseases
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.
12 May 11: Understanding what affects beauty through the pirouette of a dancer
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.
11 May 11: Mother and kid goat vocals strike a chord
Mother and kid goats recognise each other?s calls soon after the mothers give birth, new research from Queen Mary, University of London reveals.
4 May 11: Less radiation in Chernobyl lakes than feared
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.
15 Apr 11: A safer treatment could be realised for millions suffering from parasite infection
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).
7 Apr 11: Kepler Listens to an Orchestra of Solar-Type Stars
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.
6 Apr 11: Female deer confirm bigger is not always better when choosing a mate
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.
5 Apr 11: Queen Mary weaves its magic across the country
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.
22 Mar 11: Science of the Sexual Spectrum event
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.
17 Mar 11: Psychological impact of Japan disaster will be felt ?for some time to come?
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.
17 Mar 11: New plant species gives insights into evolution
A new plant species is providing an insight into how evolution works and could help improve crop plants, scientists have revealed.
15 Mar 11: Students to build a bionic man for National Science and Engineering Week
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.
9 Mar 11: Queen Mary?s science and engineering showcase is Bang on
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.
3 Feb 11: Computer Science professor wins prestigious award
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.
19 Jan 11: Answers to black hole evolution beyond the horizon?
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.
12 Jan 11: New responsive click track software lets drummers set their own pace
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.
13 Dec 10: FReD can help explain how a bee sees
Bees can see colours but they perceive the world differently to us, including variations in hue that we cannot ourselves distinguish.
6 Dec 10: Elusive spintronics success could lead to single chip for processing and memory
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.
10 Nov 10: Scientists catch sunburn in whales
Whales exhibit skin damage consistent with acute sunburn in humans, and it seems to be getting worse over time, reveals research published this week.
9 Nov 10: Rare bat found in oil palm plantation's oasis
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.
25 Oct 10: Tiny brained bees solve a complex mathematical problem
Bumblebees can find the solution to a complex mathematical problem which keeps computers busy for days.
15 Oct 10: Online guitar tutorial to set your performance on fire
Budding guitar heroes can get a helping hand from hot new online tutorials created by audio engineers at Queen Mary, University of London.
5 Oct 10: Scientists comment on Nobel Prize in Physics 2010
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".
23 Sep 10: World's first global graffiti-jam at London Design Festival
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.
3 Sep 10: First citizen cyberscience summit held in London
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.
2 Aug 10: Synthetic bone graft recruits stem cells for faster bone healing
Scientists have developed a material for bone grafts that could one day replace the 'gold standard' natural bone implants.
23 Jul 10: Honorary Fellowship awarded to government Chief Scientific Advisor
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.
23 Jul 10: Farnborough Airshow is launch pad for winners of OurSpace national schools' competition
The Grand Prize winners of the UK OurSpace competition were announced today on Futures Day at the Farnborough International Airshow 2010.
20 Jul 10: Cassini sees giant snowballs form in Saturn ring
New pictures from NASA?s Cassini spacecraft show giant 20 kilometre (12 mile)-wide snowballs forming in Saturn's fifth ring (the F ring).
16 Jul 10: Scientists hope Cosmic Vision will find distant planets
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.
9 Jul 10: Mathematical formula predicts clear favourite for the FIFA World Cup
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.
30 Jun 10: Warmer ecosystems could absorb less atmospheric carbon dioxide
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.
30 Jun 10: Professor Peter Kalmus becomes an Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Physics
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.
29 Jun 10: Even bees need a break
Bees observe strict working hours even when the sun shines all day and night, according to new research from Queen Mary, University of London.
28 Jun 10: Queen Mary science ambassador commended for infectious enthusiasm
Dr Genoveva Esteban has been highly commended for her "infectious enthusiasm" and dedication in igniting the next generation's passion for science.
28 Jun 10: Dr Paul Curzon awarded prestigious National Teaching Fellowship
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.
25 Jun 10: I'm a Scientist, get me out of here!
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.
23 Jun 10: 'There is no substitute for top class education' Dianne Abbott MP tells school students visiting Queen Mary
Labour politician Diane Abbott was welcomed to Queen Mary, University of London today Wednesday 23 June 2010.
18 Jun 10: Trumping the trumpets: how audio engineering helps tone down vuvuzela disruption
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.
18 Jun 10: Spot the difference predicts model of human visual attention
In a computerized game of 'spot the difference', people are more likely to notice things added or removed than even major changes in colour.
8 Jun 10: Physics department at Queen Mary in national top-ten
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.
4 Jun 10: Introducing the good food guide for cockroaches
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.
26 May 10: How do bumblebees get predators to buzz off?
Bumblebees' distinctive black and yellow "warning" colours may not be what protects them from flying predators researchers have found.
26 Apr 10: Top awards for plastic and ceramic research at Queen Mary
Two top scientific prizes have been awarded to academics from the School of Engineering and Materials Science at Queen Mary University of London.
21 Apr 10: Flight ban lifts following volcanic ash scare
Aeronautical engineer Dr Ranjan Vepa comments on the lifting of flight restrictions following Iceland's volcanic eruption and Europe-wide ash cloud.
9 Apr 10: Honest deer every year
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.
24 Mar 10: Pulling power points the way to the World?s strongest insect
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.
22 Mar 10: Sea-creatures' sex protein provides new insight into diabetes
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.
22 Mar 10: Queen Mary, University of London and Microsoft join forces in unique research collaboration
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.
22 Mar 10: National Science and Engineering Week arrives at Queen Mary
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.
17 Mar 10: Bees see super colour at super speed
Bees see the world almost five times faster than humans, according to new research from scientists at Queen Mary, University of London.
16 Mar 10: Hello? Is there anybody out there?
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.
12 Mar 10: International Fellowship award to develop wearable computers
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.
5 Mar 10: Exotic flowers help bees stay busy in winter
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.
10 Feb 10: Orion in a new light
The hidden secrets of the Orion Nebula are revealed in a dramatic image taken by the new VISTA telescope.
4 Feb 10: Mathematics: It's a kind of magic
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.
4 Feb 10: Britain?s headwater streams continue to improve
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.
2 Feb 10: HiFi(rst)! Queen Mary scientists kick off experiments at new spectrometer
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.
26 Jan 10: Dolphin and bat DNA on the same wavelength
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.
12 Jan 10: Scientists find amazing new pondlife on nature reserve
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.
17 Dec 09: Astronaut launches into teen space with new magazine
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.
11 Dec 09: First stunning images captured by Queen Mary led VISTA telescope
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.
10 Dec 09: Queen Mary scientists shed light on a mysterious particle
Physicists at Queen Mary, University of London have begun looking deep into the Earth to study some of nature's weirdest particles; neutrinos.
9 Dec 09: Computer vision to improve public security and safety in crowded spaces
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.
7 Dec 09: Queen Mary alumnus invests millions in the future of UK science and engineering
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.
19 Nov 09: World's first album of Twitter music
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.
17 Nov 09: Bigger not necessarily better, when it comes to brains
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.
16 Nov 09: ImpactQM project launches
ImpactQM, Queen Mary, University of London?s ground-breaking new knowledge transfer project, has been formally launched today (Monday 16 November 2009).
4 Nov 09: Particle physics in a rubber dinghy?
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.
2 Nov 09: Queen Mary Physics making its mark on the world stage
The Department of Physics at Queen Mary, University of London, has maintained its world-class status, according to the latest international rankings.
29 Oct 09: Circadian surprise: A heat sensor for body-clock synchronization
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.
27 Oct 09: Computer science is fun at the Manchester Science Festival
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.
27 Oct 09: Dr James Busfield wins top award from American Chemical Society
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.
6 Oct 09: Nobel Prize for fibre optic pioneer who networked at Queen Mary
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.
2 Oct 09: 'Micro shuttle' drug delivery could mean an end to regular dosing
Scientists working at Queen Mary, University of London, have developed micrometer-sized capsules to safely deliver drugs inside living cells.
30 Sep 09: Celebs spawn copycat suicides, study confirms
Results of a new study from Queen Mary, University of London, warn against glamorising celebrity suicides in the media.
24 Aug 09: 'Curtain twitching' skylarks keep track of strangers through their songs
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.
30 Jul 09: Disease threat may change how frogs mate
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.
20 Jul 09: Cooking with sound - SCORE stove enters test stage
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.
29 Jun 09: Queen Mary academic awarded HEA Teaching Fellowship
Dr James Busfield, from Queen Mary?s School of Engineering and Materials Science, has won a National Teaching Fellowships from The Higher Education Academy.
26 Jun 09: Building renamed to honour renowned physicist
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.
26 Jun 09: Magic of Queen Mary science at the Royal Society
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.
16 Jun 09: Double honour for Queen Mary botanist
A renowned plant biologist from Queen Mary, University of London has received two new honours for his research on small plants called bryophytes.
11 Jun 09: Astronomy Summer School wins award
A Queen Mary youth project entitled Media Space has won a London Education Partnership Award.
3 Jun 09: Using magic to learn about maths
An academic from Queen Mary, University of London has launched a series of videos featuring magic tricks that are conjured from a mathematical perspective.
3 Jun 09: C4DM at The Cheltenham Science Festival
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.
26 May 09: Rooks show insightful and creative tool use
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.
20 May 09: Fallow deer become hoarse in the hunt for a mate
Fallow deer become hoarse when trying to attract a mate, according to scientists from Queen Mary, University of London.
1 May 09: Andrew Robertson awarded prestigious Research Fellowship
Andrew Robertson from the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science has been awarded the prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowship for 2009.
29 Apr 09: Paired proteins required for circadian clock function
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.
9 Apr 09: Salters? Festival of Chemistry comes to Queen Mary
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.
7 Apr 09: Dr James Busfield awarded the Colwyn Medal
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.
2 Apr 09: Queen Mary announces £8.2m to foster links between early career researchers and industrial partners
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.
2 Apr 09: Look into my eyes ? how Jackdaws can follow a human?s gaze
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.
30 Mar 09: Astronaut and computer scientist launch Cassini Competition 2009
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.
24 Mar 09: Ground-breaking QM Professor honoured with computing award
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.
19 Mar 09: Ecological Engineering: Could beavers be reintroduced to England?
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.
12 Mar 09: Kids battle with artificial intelligence at the Tower of London
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.
7 Mar 09: Kepler mission allows Queen Mary astronomer to listen to the stars
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.
2 Mar 09: Tiny new moon found in Saturn?s outer ring
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.
27 Feb 09: Frog?s immune system is key in fight against killer virus
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.
25 Feb 09: Planetary Systems in the Galaxy: Architecture, Formation and Evolution
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.
25 Feb 09: Discovering the secret code behind photosynthesis
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.
23 Feb 09: Secrets behind high temperature superconductors revealed
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.
16 Feb 09: ?Now you see it, now you don?t?; how new artificial intelligence can help us understand how we see
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.
6 Feb 09: European team finds smallest transiting extrasolar planet ever
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.
4 Feb 09: Largest prehistoric snake on record discovered in Colombia
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.
29 Jan 09: How your body clock avoids hitting the snooze button
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.
26 Jan 09: cs4fn launches ?The Magic of Computer Science? book
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.
22 Jan 09: Queen Mary receives funding for India-UK collaboration
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.
14 Jan 09: QM academic secures up to $80m investment for spin out company
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.
12 Jan 09: Natural born computers ? serious fun when biology meets computer science
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.
