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Worm trap tests brain cell activity to reveal drug effects
Scientists from Southampton University of have developed a device which records the brain activity of worms to help test the effects of drugs.
Colour-mixing light device could lead to optical computing
Scientists have unveiled a new method for arranging metal nanoparticles in geometric patterns that can act as optical processors, a development that could help lead to optical computers.
'Graphene ink' could enable folding electronics
Researchers have developed a graphene-based ink that is highly conductive and tolerant to bending, a development that could lead to low-cost, foldable electronics.
Oysters to power world's largest wave energy farm
The world’s largest wave energy site is to be built off the Scottish coast after receiving government and regulatory consent.
Features
Body-builders: developing cyborg organs
Scientists are combining biological tissue with synthetic materials to create a new class of “cyborgans”.
Your questions answered: laser weapons
Our experts give their views on the future of directed energy weapons by answering questions from Engineer readers.
Bright future - the growth of the UK solar sector
The UK’s solar power resource has gone from nothing to 2.5GW in just a couple of years and is expected to rise to 20GW by the end of the decade. Jon Excell examines the factors behind the sector’s rapid growth
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Editor's Comment
A private function
As sensors become cheaper and more ubiquitous, do we need to be more careful about our privacy — or do we need to redefine what we mean by ‘private’?
Blog
Where do engineers come from?
Nature or nurture, or a combination of the two? Our anonymous blogger asks whether some have a predisposition towards engineering.
Interview
Ten minutes with Colin Smith, Rolls Royce
The Engineer caught up for a brief chat with the Rolls-Royce director of engineering and technology Colin Smith to discuss Bloodhound, British manufacturing and how we can encourage more young people to commit to the profession.
Viewpoint
Challenged by carbon: developing CCS technologies
CCS technology is crucial if we are to meet our emissions targets, but there are considerable technical hurdles ahead, says Frank Ellingsen
