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Real-time microscopy reveals how semiconductor nanowires grow, and how bismuth seeds can speed their formation
Scientists from the National Graphene Institute at The University of Manchester and Sun Yat-sen University, have captured the growth of semiconducting tellurium nanostructures in liquid in real time, revealing how tiny seed particles form, grow into nanowires and compete for material as the structur...
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Makerfield by-election LIVE as Andy Burnham and Rob Kenyon joined by Labour and Reform figures with polls open
The latest updates and news as polling stations open across the constituency of Makerfield
Mum fined £150 for littering after dropping kale leaf at Sainsbury's
The 'Good Samaritan' was collecting food for vulnerable people when she was handed the penalty
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Family 'forever grateful' for donors who saved their baby's life
Baby Grace had to have a major blood transfusion when she was less than eight hours old
'Masterpiece' Meryl Streep comedy with stacked cast now streaming on Netflix
The three-time Oscar winner was recently seen in The Devil Wears Prada 2
Villagers fears answered as old pub transformation in Birtle given green light
The original plans sparked concerns locally that HGVs would be rattling down the country roads
Preston Davey sentencing LIVE as Jamie Varley handed whole life order and John McGowan-Fazakerley gets 25 years in jail
Preston Davey was murdered by his adoptive dad, Jamie Varley, after he and his partner carried out a campaign of sexual abuse
Dunelm reduces 'fantastic' storage solution that neatly fits behind sofas even in tight spaces
"Put this behind my sofa, it's perfect for storing all the clutter you end up with, put a nice lamp on one end. Lovely."
UK Foreign Office announces major travel change for Dubai and Middle East
The travel advice for the Middle East has been updated after the US and Iran signed a Memorandum of Understanding
Harlan Coben fans say 'watch this immediately' as new Netflix crime series drops
The Netflix series also features stars from This Is Us, The Penguin and Severance
'Heartwarming' drama with the late Sean Connery is now streaming on Netflix
The James Bond actor once joined forces with the director of Good Will Hunting
The neurological disorders that require mandatory DVLA reassessment
Failure to declare could result in a hefty fine or even a criminal record
Stacey Solomon was babysitter for reality star who reveals what she was really like
Fans will recall that the singer-turned-presenter shot to fame on The X Factor back in 2009
'Old fashioned villain' murdered young woman and knifed cop before ganging up with other killers as prisoner stabbed to death behind bars
David Taylor now faces sentencing for two murders and an attempted murder
Incredible photos show Venus dazzle above Greater Manchester in Moon-planet alignment
Mercury, Venus and Jupiter formed a planet parade alongside the crescent Moon this week
Met Office reveals exact date UK temperatures to peak in 34C heatwave
Temperatures could reach as high as 34C in England, the Met Office has said
Nina Warhust answers fans after appearance sparks concern on BBC News
The Wythenshawe-born presenter and newsreader has been seen answering fans after sparking concern
Kyle Bevan murder trial RECAP as Mark 'The Iceman' Fellows and two other prisoners found GUILTY
Mark Fellows, David Taylor and Lee Newall denied murdering Kyle Bevan at HMP Wakefield
Mark Fellows among trio convicted of murder AGAIN after child killer stabbed to death at 'Monster Mansion'
Mark Fellows, David Taylor and Lee Newell were all found guilty of murdering Lee Bevan in HMP Wakefield
Full list of UK areas hit by UKHSA 'rise in deaths' alert as temperatures to soar to 32C
The north west is not currently covered by the UKHSA alert