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The latest news and research from the Lord Porter Ultra Laser Spectroscopy Laboratory.
Concept for agritech showing graphic display with smart farm icons over a background of crops in a field.

Developing sensors to detect phosphates in soil

New £1.8m research project led by the University of 91Ö±²¥ is supporting the development of sensors to detect phosphate in soil, to help farmers increase their crop yield and reduce fertiliser use.

Q+A with Professor Julia Weinstein

Lord Porter laser laboratory opened in Nobel Prize winner's memory

The 1967 Nobel Prize: Fifty years later