Newcastle University

Scientists from Newcastle University, as part of an international team, have made a groundbreaking discovery by providing the first experimental evidence of vacuum decay. This achievement, pivotal for understanding the early universe and fundamental physics, was observed in a supercooled gas near absolute zero and has set the stage for further research in quantum field phenomena.An experiment carried out in Italy, backed by theoretical support from Newcastle University, has produced the first experimental evidence of…

Researchers at Newcastle University have made significant progress in understanding life’s origins on Earth by simulating ancient hydrothermal vent conditions. This led to the creation of key organic molecules, potentially forming the earliest cell membranes. Their findings, crucial for comprehending life’s early development, also hint at the possibility of life’s genesis under icy moons’ surfaces in our solar system.Newcastle University scientists, supported by the UK’s Natural Environmental Research Council, have been…

Engineers have developed a groundbreaking reversible glue, which promises to transform recycling processes. This environmentally friendly, water-based glue can easily detach labels from bottles, thus aiding in recycling and reducing landfill waste. Its development, in collaboration with Biffa, and its potential application across various industries, mark a significant advancement in adhesive technology.Engineers at Newcastle University have developed a new glue that promises to change how we recycle.Its reversible nature…

New research reveals that fire-ice, or frozen methane which is trapped as a solid under our oceans, is at risk of melting due to climate change, potentially releasing large amounts of methane into the atmosphere. Using advanced seismic imaging, the team found that dissociated methane can migrate significant distances, challenging previous assumptions about its stability. Research indicates that oceanic fire-ice, or frozen methane, is vulnerable to melting from climate change, posing a significant threat of methane…